MULTIQUIP GAW180HE Operation And Parts Manual page 32

MAINTENANCE
Perform the scheduled maintenance procedures as defined
by Table 12 on the previous page.
Daily
Thoroughly remove dirt and oil from the engine and
control area. Clean or replace the air cleaner elements as
necessary. Check and retighten all fasteners as necessary.
Wiring
Inspect the entire generator for bad or worn electrical wiring
or connections. If any wiring or connections are exposed
(insulation missing) replace wiring immediately.
Piping and Hose Connection
Inspect all piping, oil hose, and fuel hose connections for
wear and tightness. Tighten all hose clamps and check fuel
or leaks. If any hose (fuel or oil) lines are defective replace
them immediately.
Fuel Strainer
1. Thoroughly clean the area around the fuel cap.
2. Remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank.
3. Next, remove, inspect and clean the fuel strainer
(Figure 29) with solvent.
Figure 29. Fuel Strainer
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Spark Plug
1. Remove and clean the spark plug (Figure 30), then
adjust the spark gap to 0.024~0.028 inch (0.6~0.7 mm).
This unit has electronic ignition, which requires no
adjustments.
Figure 30. Spark Plug Gap
ENGINE OIL
2. Drain the engine oil when the oil is warm as shown in
(Figure 31).
3. Remove the oil drain bolt and sealing washer and allow
the oil to drain into a suitable container.
4. Replace engine oil with recommended type oil as
listed in (Table 7). For engine oil capacity, see (Table 2)
(engine specifications). DO NOT overfill.
5. Install drain bolt with sealing washer and tighten
securely.
Figure 31. Draining Engine Oil
DANGER
DO NOT use gasoline as a cleaning
solvent, the possibility exists of fire or
explosion which can cause damage to
the equipment and severe bodily harm or
even DEATH!
MAINTENANCE