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AIR FILTER
1. Remove foam air filter. See Fig.6.
2. Wash in solvent.
3. Soak in motor oil (SAE#20)
4. Gently squeeze out motor oil. CAUTION: Do not wring out the element. Never operate
without a filter in pace.
SPARK PLUG INSPECTION
1. Remove spark plug. See Fig.7
2. Remove carbon deposits.
3. Check for discoloration. Standard electrode color: Tan Color
4. Check spark plug gap: 0.7-0.8mm (0.028-0.031")
FUEL TANK FILTER
1. Stop engine and turn fuel cock lever to "OFF".
2. Clean with solvent. See Fig.8.
3. Wipe off and reposition fuel filter and fuel cap. Be sure the fuel cap is tightened securely.
TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE WON'T START
1. Fuel systems
No fuel supplied to combustion chamber.
- No fuel in tank -- Supply fuel
- Clogged fuel line -- Clean fuel line.
- Foreign matter in fuel cock -- Clean fuel cock.
- Clogged carburetor -- Clean carburetor.
2. Electrical systems
Poor spark
- Spark plug dirty with carbon or wet -- Remove carbon or wipe spark plug.
3. Compression insufficient
- Worn out piston and cylinder -- Consult dealer.
- Loose cylinder head nuts -- Tighten nuts properly.
4. Storage
Long-term storage of your machine will require some preventive procedures to guard against
deterioration.
Drain the fuel tank, fuel cock, and carburetor float bowl or add fuel stabilizer and run engine for
5 minutes.
ENGINE
1. Pour in about one tablespoon of SAE 10W30 or 20W40 motor oil through the spark plug hole.
2. Use the recoil starter to turn the engine over several times (with ignition off).
3. Pull the recoil starter until you feel compression.
4. Stop pulling.
5. Clean exterior of the generator and apply a rust inhibitor.
6. Store the generator in a dry, well-ventilated place, with a cover placed over it.
7. The generator must remain in a horizontal position.
PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LISTS
Refer to the Parts section of the King Canada web site for the most updated parts diagram and
parts list.
MAINTENANCE
Figure 6
0.7-0.8mm
(0.028-0.031")
Figure 7
Figure 8
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