Spark Arrestor Maintenance - Wen 56225i Instruction Manual

SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE

Inspect and clean the spark arrestor every 100 hours of operation.
The spark arrester is located outside the muffler, which gets very hot during operation. Allow the
engine to cool completely before servicing the spark arrester. To inspect and clean the spark arrester:
1. Remove the screw that secures the spark arrestor to the
muffler.
2. Remove the spark arrestor screen (Fig. 22).
3. Carefully clean and remove the carbon deposits from
the spark arrestor screen with a wire brush. Replace the
spark arrestor if it is damaged (replacement spark arres-
tors can be purchased from wenproducts.com by search-
ing the part no. 56225i-1509).
4. Reinstall the spark arrestor in the muffler and secure it
in place with the screw.
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK
Drain and clean the fuel tank each year, or before storing the generator for longer than two
months.
To drain the fuel tank and carburetor:
1. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver (not included), remove the service panel by unscrewing the
three Phillips-head screws (Fig. 15) along the upper edge.
2. Locate the carburetor (Fig. 16 - 1) and the transparent drain tube (Fig. 16 - 2) from the carburetor
that extends down through the bottom of the generator.
3. Prepare an approved gasoline-storage container and direct the end of the transparent tube into the
container.
4. Remove the fuel cap and turn the 3-in-1 switch to the "RUN" position. Fuel will start draining from
the carburetor and fuel tank through the drain tube.
NOTE: The draining process may take a few hours, depending on the amount of fuel in your gas tank.
5. Once fuel is completely drained, reinstall the fuel cap and turn the 3-in-1 switch to "OFF" position.
Tighten the drain screw with the screwdriver and reinstall the service panel.
6. Store emptied gasoline in a suitable place. DO NOT store flammable materials near the gasoline.
CAUTION:
Store emptied gasoline in a suitable place. Never store fuel for more than 2 months.
MAINTENANCE
Fig. 22
Screw Screw
Spark Arrestor Spark Arrestor
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