Maintenance - Kipor SINEMASTER IG1000 Operation Manual

9. MAINTENANCE

The purpose of the maintenance and adjustment schedule is to keep the generator in the best
operating condition.
Inspect or service as scheduled in the table below.
■ 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 our parts or their equivalent. The use of replacement parts which are not of
equivalent quality may damage the generator.
■ When repairing or replacing the accessories of emission control system, make sure to use
the EPA standard accessories.
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
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
emissions.
Regulation
Your engine has been designed to meet current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the
California Air Resources Board (CARB) clean air standards if so equipped and designated. 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 an appendix to this manual,
Adherence to the following instructions will ensure your engine meets the emission control
standards.
and hydrocarbons as they are a major contributor to air
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, hydrocarbons, and evaporative fuel
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