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Maintenance
4. With the oil drained, remove the old oil filter by
turning it counterclockwise. For filter location, see
(B) in
Figure
4-2.
5. Apply a light coating of clean engine oil to the
gasket of the new filter.
6. Screw the new filter on by hand until its gasket
lightly contacts the oil filter adapter. Then, tighten
the filter an additional 3/4 to one full turn.
7. Refill the engine with the proper recommended oil.
For recommended oil, see
8. Start the engine, run for one minute, and check for
leaks.
9. Shut down the engine and recheck the oil level.
Add oil as needed. DO NOT OVERFILL.
10. Re-insert dipstick and/or reattach fill cap.
11. Press the Control Panel AUTO button.
12. Dispose of the used oil and filter at a proper
collection center.
A
B
Figure 4-2. Oil Filter and Drain Location
Changing the Engine Air Filter
1. With the generator shut down, lift the lid and
remove the front panel.
2. Remove the cover clips and air cleaner cover.
3. Pull out the old air filter and discard.
4. Thoroughly clean the air cleaner enclosure of any
dust or debris.
5. Install a new air cleaner.
6. Install the air cleaner cover and cover clips.
Spark Plugs
Reset the spark plug(s) gap or replace the spark plug(s)
as necessary:
1. With the generator shut down, lift the lid and
remove the front panel.
2. Clean the area around the base of the spark
plug(s) to keep dirt and debris out of the engine.
3. Remove the spark plug(s) and check the condition.
Install a new plug(s) if the old plug is worn or if
reuse is questionable.
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Figure
4-1.
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4. Clean the plug(s) by scraping or washing with a
wire brush and commercial solvent. Do not blast
the plug(s) to clean.
5. See
Figure
4-3. Check the spark plug gap using a
wire feeler gauge and compare with the figure
provided in Section 2—Specifications. If the gap
is out of specification, replace the spark plug. See
Section
2—Replacement
Figure 4-3. Spark Plug Gap Adjustment
Valve Clearance Adjustment
Check the valve clearance after the first 25 hours of
operation, then after 400 hour intervals. Adjust if
necessary.
Important:
Please
contact
assistance. This is a very important step to ensure
longest life for the engine.
B
A
Figure 4-4. Valve Clearance Adjustment
To check valve clearance:
•
The engine should be cool before checking. Adjustment
is not needed if valve clearance is within the
specification in Section 2— Engine.
•
Remove spark plug wires and position wires away from
plugs.
•
Remove spark plugs.
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