Maintenance; Emission Control System - Kipor Sinemaster IG3000 Operation Manual

7. MAINTENANCE

The purpose of the maintenance and adjustment schedule is to keep the generator in the
best operating condition.

7.1 Emission Control System

Emission source
Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide (NOx), and hydrocarbons. It is very
important to control the emissions of NO
contributor to air pollution. Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas. The emission of fuel
vapors is a source of pollution as well. The Kipor generator engine utilizes a precise
air-fuel ratio and emission control system to reduce the emissions of carbon monoxide,
NO , hydrocarbons, and evaporative fuel emissions.
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Regulation
Your engine has been designed to meet current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) clean air standards. The regulations
dictate that the manufacturer provide operation and maintenance standards regarding the
emission control system. Tune up specifications are provided in the Specifications section
and a description of the emission control system may be found in the appendix to this
manual, Adherence to the following instructions will ensure your engine meets the
emission control standards.
Modification
Modification of the emission control system may lead to increased emissions.
Modification is defined as the following:

Disassembling or modifying the function or parts of the intake, fuel or
exhaust system.

Modifying or destroying the speed governing function of the generator.
Engine faults that may affect emission
Any of the following faults must be repaired immediately. Consult with your authorized
Kipor service center for diagnosis and repair:

Hard starting or shut down after starting
■Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance.
If the engine must be run, make sure the area is well
ventilated. The exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas.
■Use genuine Kipor parts or the equivalent. The use of
replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality
may damage the generator.
and hydrocarbons as they are a major
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