Maintenance - Ariens AR907511P Operator's Manual

Normal maintenance, replacement or repair of emission con-
trol devices and systems may be performed by any qualified
repair establishment or individual with original or equivalent
parts. Warranty and recall repairs must be performed by an
authorized service center; please contact customer service
for assistance.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine,
shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark
plug. Allow 30 minutes of cool down time before perform-
ing any maintenance. Failure to follow these instructions
can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only recommended or equivalent
replacement parts. Use of any other parts can create a
hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please contact customer service or a quali-
fied service center for assistance.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Keep the generator in a clean and dry environment where it
is not exposed to dust, dirt, moisture, or corrosive vapors.
Do not allow the cooling air slots in the generator to become
clogged with foreign material such as leaves, etc.
Do not use a garden hose to clean the generator. Water
entering the fuel system or other internal parts of the unit can
cause problems that will decrease the life of the generator.
To clean the unit:
 Use a soft bristle brush and/or vacuum cleaner to loosen
and remove dirt and debris.
 Clean air vents with low pressure air that does not exceed
25 psi.
 Wipe the exterior surfaces of the generator with a damp
cloth.

MAINTENANCE

SPARK ARRESTOR
See Figure 14.
NOTICE:
This product is equipped with a spark arrestor that has
been evaluated by the USDA Forest Service; however,
product users must comply with Federal, State, and local
fire prevention regulations. Check with appropriate au-
thorities. Contact customer service or a qualified service
center to purchase a replacement spark arrestor.
 Inspect the spark arrestor for breaks or holes. Replace if
necessary.
 Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark
arrestor screen as needed.
CHANGING FUSE
See Figure 15.
The generator contains a 2 Amp fuse to protect the battery
charge circuit from short circuit. To replace the fuse:
NOTICE:
Do not use a higher rated fuse other than the specified
amperage. This could cause damage to the product.
 Grip both sides of the plastic fuse holder and twist apart
to reveal the fuse and spring.
 Insert new fuse and refasten the fuse holder by pushing
the two sides of the connector together and twisting to
secure.
NOTE: If spring came out of fuse holder when it was
opened, it should also be replaced inside the fuse holder
before securing.
TRANSPORTING
 Turn the engine switch OFF (O). Disconnect any equip-
ment that is plugged into the generator.
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
 Allow 30 minutes of "cool down" time before storing the
machine. Make sure engine and exhaust of unit is cool.
 For security, insert the pins to secure the handles before
transporting.
 Tilt the machine away from you until it balances on the
wheels, then roll the machine to the desired location.
 If transporting in a vehicle, drain the fuel tank, and se-
curely restrain the generator.
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