Draining The Float Bowl - Westinghouse iGen1200 User Manual

MAINTENANCE
5. Wash the foam air filter element by submerging the
element in a solution of household detergent soap
and warm water. Slowly squeeze the foam to thor-
oughly clean.
NOTICE
NEVER twist or tear the foam air filter element
during cleaning or drying. Only apply slow but firm
squeezing action.
6. Rinse in clean water by submerging the air filter
element in fresh water and applying a slow
squeezing action (see Figure 18).
NOTICE
Never dispose of soap cleaning solution used to
clean the air filter by dumping the solution into
a sewer, on the ground, or into ground water or
waterways. Always be environmentally responsible.
Follow the guidelines of the EPA or other
governmental agencies for proper disposal of
hazardous materials. Consult local authorities or
reclamation facility.
7. Dispose of used soap cleaning solution properly.
8. Dry the air filter element by again applying a slow firm
squeezing action.
9. Return the air filter element to its position in the air
cleaner housing.
10. Install the air cleaner cover, making sure the tabs lock
into place.
11. Install the engine service panel.
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Figure 18

DRAINING THE FLOAT BOWL

1. Remove the engine service panel to access the
carburetor.
2. Locate the clear plastic hose from the float and place
a suitable container under it to catch the drained fuel
(see Figure 19).
3. Loosen the float bowl drain screw (see Figure 19)
until fuel is seen draining from the float bowl.
fuel pan
Figure 19: Loosen float bowl screw
4. Allow fuel to drain into the container, and then tighten
the float bowl drain screw.
NOTICE
Never dispose of fuel by dumping fuel into a sewer,
on the ground, or into groundwater or waterways.
Always be environmentally responsible. Follow the
guidelines of the EPA or other governmental agencies
for proper disposal of hazardous materials. Consult
local authorities or reclamation facility.
5. Install the engine service panel.