King Canada KCG-15000GE Instruction Manual page 12

MAINTAINING YOUR GENERATOR
Oil Filter Replacement
1) Drain the engine oil, and tighten the drain bolt securely.
2) Remove the oil filter (A) Fig.15, by turning it counterclockwise and drain the oil into a
suitable container. Discard the used oil filter.
3) Clean the filter mounting base, and coat the O-ring of the new oil filter with clean engine
oil.
4) Screw on the new oil filter by hand, until the O-ring contacts the filter mounting base,
and then use an oil filter socket tool to tighten the filter an additional 7/8 turn.
OIL FILTER- TORqUE: 12N·m (1.2kgf·m)
5) Add specified amount of the recommended oil (SAE 10W-30). Reinstall the oil fill cap.
6) Start the engine and check for oil filter leaks.
7) Stop the engine, and check the oil level. If necessary, add oil to the maximum mark on
the dipstick.
Engine Oil Recommendation
Oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life. Use 4-stroke automotive
detergent oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service category SE or later
(or equivalent).
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general use. Other viscosities shown in the chart in
Fig.16 may be used when the average temperature in your area is within the recommended
range. The SAE oil viscosity and service category are on the API label on the oil
container.
Air Cleaner Filters
Warning! Operating the engine without an air filters, or with damaged air filters, will allow
dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear.
Cleaning Foam Filter- A dirty foam filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing
engine performance. If you operate the generator in very dusty areas, clean the foam filter
more frequently than specified in the Maintenance Schedule.
1) Clean the foam filter in warm soapy water, rinse, and allow to dry thoroughly, or clean in
non-flammable solvent and allow to dry. See Fig.17.
2) Dip the foam air filter in clean engine oil, then squeeze out all excess oil. The engine will
smoke when started if too much oil is left in the foam air filter. See Fig.17.
Paper filter- If the paper filter is dirty, replace it with a new one. Do not clean the paper air
filter. Follow Maintenance Schedule.
Sediment Cup Cleaning
IMPORTANT: This sediment cup must be reinstalled in the exact same direction that it was
removed. The sediment cup can only pass fuel one way. Take note of the orientation of the
sediment cup before disassembly.
1) Turn the fuel valve (A) Fig.18 to the OFF position as shown.
2) Remove the two retaining clips (B), disconnect the fuel hoses (C) and then remove the sediment cup (D).
3) Clean the sediment cup in nonflammable solvent, and dry it thoroughly.
4) Reinstall the sediment cup in the proper orientation, reinstall fuel hoses and retaining clips.
5) Make sure there is no fuel leakage.
MAINTENANCE
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