Spark Plug Maintenance; Vft Maintenance Reminders - Westinghouse WGen12000 User Manual

MAINTENANCE

SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE

The spark plug must be checked and cleaned after every
100 hours of use or 6 months and must be replaced after
300 hours of use or every year.
1. Stop the generator and let it cool for several minutes
if running.
2. Move the generator to a flat, level surface.
3. Remove the spark plug boot by firmly pulling the
plastic spark plug boot directly away from the engine
(see Figure 19).
Figure 19 - Remove Spark Plug Boot
NOTICE
Never apply any side load or move the spark plug laterally when
removing the spark plug. Applying a side load or moving the spark
plug laterally may crack and damage the spark plug boot.
4. Clean area around the spark plug.
5. Using the spark plug socket wrench provided,
remove the spark plug from the cylinder head.
6. Place a clean rag over the opening created by the
removal of the spark plug to make sure no dirt can
get into the combustion chamber.
Inspect the spark plug for:
• Cracked or chipped insulator
• Excessive wear
• Spark plug gap (the acceptable
limit of 0.028–0.031 in.
[0.70 – 0.80 mm]).
NOTICE
Use only recommended spark plugs when servicing.
The manufacturer is not responsible for engine
damage when using spark plugs not recommended
by the manufacturer.
Recommended Spark Plug Replacement:
NGK: (1034) BP7ES (Replacement)
Bosch: F7TC (OE Spark Plug)
Westinghouse Part Number: 180749
7. Install the spark plug by carefully following the steps
MAINTENANCE REMINDERS
The VFT meter on this unit has programmed maintenance
reminders. When the VFT meter shows:
P25: This is to remind you to change the oil after the
initial 25 hours of run time.
SPARK PLUG GAP
P50: It is time to clean the air filter.
P100: It is time change/clean the fuel filter, clean the air
filter, and change the oil.
outlined below:
a. Carefully insert the spark plug back into the
cylinder head. Hand-thread the spark plug until it
bottoms out.
b. Using the spark plug socket wrench provided, turn
the spark plug to ensure it is fully seated.
c. Replace the spark plug boot, making sure the
boot fully engages the spark plug's tip.
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