Cleaning The Spark Arrestor - Westinghouse WHL1000 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
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Figure 41
1 - Red Positive (+)
Battery Cable
NOTICE
Dispose of the used battery properly according to
the guidelines established by your local or state
government.
6. Install the new battery into the generator frame.
7. Connect the red positive (+) battery cable to the
battery first.
8. Connect the black negative (-) battery cable to the
battery second.
9. Install the battery hold-down plate using the nuts
removed in step 2.
10. Install the spark plug wire onto spark plug.
The battery is the same as a motorcycle/utility battery.
Type
Westpro Model No.
Batteries Plus Model No.
Volts
Amp
Dimensions (L x H x W)
34
2 - Black Negative (-)
Battery Cable
14L-A2
100284
WKPC12-14NB
12
14
6.0 x 3.75 x 3.75 in.
(15.2 x 9.4 x 9.4 cm)
CLEANING THE SPARK
ARRESTOR
Check and clean the spark arrestor after every 100
hours of use or 6 months.
1. Stop the generator and let it cool for several
minutes if running.
2. Move the generator to a flat, level surface.
3. Using a flathead screwdriver, loosen the spark
arrestor band clamp (see Figure 42).
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Figure 42 – Spark Arrestor Assembly
1 - Spark Arrestor
Band Clamp
2 - Spark Arrestor
Screen
4. Slide the spark arrestor band clamp off the spark
arrestor screen.
5. Pull the spark arrestor screen off the muffler
exhaust pipe.
6. Using a wire brush, remove any dirt and debris that
may have collected on the spark arrestor screen.
7. If the spark arrestor screen shows signs of wear
(rips, tears or large openings in the screen), replace
the spark arrestor screen.
8. Install the spark arrestor components in the
following order:
a - Place spark arrestor screen over the muffler
exhaust pipe. Push on the screen until it fully
bottoms out.
b - Place the spark arrestor band clamp over the
screen and tighten with a flathead screwdriver.
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3 - Muffler