Changingthe Engineoil; Changingthe Fuelfilter; Changingthe Spark Plug - Generac Power Systems 005792-0 Owner's Manual

Figure 10- Air Filter
AIR
FILTER
LEFT SIDE
SERVICE
COVER
FILTER
HOUSING
COVER
LEFT SIDE
SERVICE COVER
SCREW
CHANGING THEENGINE OIL
_CAUTION!
_lHot oil may cause burns. Allow engine to cool
entirely before draining oil. Avoid prolonged
or repeated skin exposure with used oil.
Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap.
Changethe engine oil after the first five (5) hours of operation.
Changethe engine oil every 100 hours thereafter.To changethe
engine oil:
1. Run the generator briefly to warm the engine oil; this also
loosens any engine deposits and makes the used oil flow
easier.
A CAUTION!
_l Change the oil only when the fuel tank is low
or nearly empty. Tipping the generator with a
full fuel tank may cause fuel leakage.
2. Place the generator over a drain pan and remove the drain
plug. Tip the generatoron its side to drain the used oil from
the crankcase.
NOTE:
To make drainingthe 0il easier, a 6" lengthof vinyl (PVC)hose
with an inside diameter of 1.25" {32ram) any be placed over
the drain lip,
3. Tip the generator upright once the oil has finished draining.
Replace the engine oil with the proper grade called out in
Section "ADDINGENGINE OIL', then replacethe drain plug.
CHANGING THEFUELFILTEB
Locate the fuel filter,just below the engine intake housing (Figure
11). Make surethe FuelShutoff is in the "OFF"(0) position.
1. Remove the pinch clamps securing the fuel filter. Pull the
hoses free.
_l Wipe up any fuel spills immediately! Do not
smoke or replace the fuel filter near sparks or
open flame!
2. Replacethe used filter with a new one. Push the fuel hoses
onto the barbedfilter fittings until they are seatedcompletely.
3. Replace the clamps, making sure they are seated on the
fittings.
Figure 11 - Fue/ Filter
OIL FILL PLUG/
OIL DRAIN
FUEL
FILTER,
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CARBURETOR CARBURETOR
VENT HOSE DRAIN HOSE
CHANGING THESPABKPLUG
Replace the spark plug each year, regardless of how many
hours the generator has been run. Use a NGKCR5H88 or Uenso
U16FSR-UB that has be gappedto .030" (.76mm). To replacethe
spark plug:
1. Remove the spark plug cover on the top right side of the
generator,just belowthe handle(Figure12).
2. Carefully pull the spark plug lead from the spark plug. Use a
socket wrench to removethe spark plug.
3. Install the new spark plug into the cylinder head.Tighten the
spark plug to 15 ft/Ib.
4. Replacethe spark plug lead,making sure it is fully seated.
5. Replacethe spark plug cover.
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