Air Filter; Inspect Muffler And Spark Arrester; Service Spark Plug - Generac Portable Products iQ2000 Owner's Manual

Air Filter

Engine will not run properly and may be dam-
aged if run with a dirty air filter. Service air fil-
ter more frequently in dirty or dusty conditions.
To service air filter:
1. See Figure 4-4. Turn knob and remove
service door (A).
2. Unscrew bolt (B) and remove air filter
cover (C).
3. Wash filter (D) in soapy water. Squeeze
dry in clean cloth (DO NOT TWIST).
4. Clean air filter cover before re-installing it.
NOTE: To order a new air filter, contact the
nearest authorized service center at 1-888-
GENERAC (1-888-436-3722).
A A
C
D
B
Figure 4-4. Air Filter Assembly

Service Spark Plug

To service spark plug:
1. Clean area around spark plug.
2. Remove and inspect spark plug.
3. Inspect electrode gap with wire feeler
gauge and reset spark plug gap to 0.6 -
0.7mm (0.024 - 0.028 in). See
Figure 4-5. Spark Plug
NOTE: Replace spark plug if electrodes are
pitted, burned or porcelain is cracked. Use
ONLY recommended replacement plug. See
Specifications.
4. Install spark plug finger tight, and tighten
an additional 3/8 to 1/2 turn using spark
plug wrench.
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator

Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester

NOTE: It is a violation of California Public
Resource Code, Section 4442, to use or oper-
ate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-
covered, or grass-covered land unless the
exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester, as defined in Section 4442, main-
tained in effective working order. Other states
or federal jurisdictions may have similar laws.
Contact original equipment manufacturer,
retailer, or dealer to obtain a spark arrester
designed for exhaust system installed on this
engine.
NOTE: Use ONLY original equipment replace-
ment parts.
Inspect muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other
damage. Remove spark arrester, if equipped,
inspect for damage or carbon blockage.
Replace parts as required.
Inspect Spark Arrester Screen
000666
Clean Spark Arrestor Screen (50
State)
The engine exhaust muffler has a spark arres-
tor screen. Inspect and clean the screen every
100 hours of operation or once each year,
whichever comes first.
To service spark arrestor:
1. See
Figure 4-5.
2. Slide spark arrestor screens (C) out from
3. Inspect screens and replace if torn, perfo-
4. Replace the screens, and retainer, and
000211
WARNING
Hot Surfaces. When operating machine, do not
touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away from
combustibles during use. Hot surfaces
could result in severe burns or fire.
Figure 4-6. Remove the clamp (A) to
remove retainer (B).
the muffler outlet tube (D).
rated or otherwise damaged. Do NOT use
a defective screen. If screen is not dam-
aged, clean with a commercial solvent.
secure with clamp.
D
Figure 4-6. Spark Arrestor Screen
(000108)
C
A
B
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