Inspecting And Cleaning The Spark Arrestor; Draining The Carburetor Float Bowl - Westinghouse 5300 Running Watts User Manual

MAINTENANCE
TABLE 2: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - AUTHORIZED WESTINGHOUSE
SERVICE DEALER PERFORMED
Maintenance Item
Valve Clearance
Fuel Filter
Idle Speed
CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTOR
Hot Surfaces. When operating machine, do not
touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away from
combustibles during use. Hot surfaces could
result in severe burns or fire.
Check and clean the spark arrestor after every 100 hours
of use or 6 months.
1. Generator must be cold to perform this maintenance.
2. Move the inverter to a flat, level surface.
3. Slide in screwdriver into side slot and remove screw
holding on spark arrestor. Pull out spark arrestor (see
Figure 14).
Figure 14: Remove Screw Holding Spark Arrestor
4. If the spark arrestor screen shows signs of wear (rips,
tears or large openings in the screen), replace the
spark arrestor screen. NOTE: Only use Westinghouse
spark arrestors as replacements.
5. If screen is not torn then clean using a wire brush,
commercial solvent, or compressed air. Remove any
dirt and debris that may have collected on the spark
arrestor screen (see Figure 16).
Figure 15: Clean spark arrestor with wire brush
After First 25
Before Every Hours or First
Use Month of Use
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WARNING
After 50 Hours
of Use or Every
6 Months
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6. Install the spark arrestor back into the muffler. Make
sure to fully push it in so that it is tight on the tip of
the muffler.
7. Replace the muffler cover and tighten all 6 screws.
DRAINING CARBURETOR FLOAT BOWL
1. Make sure the generator is off and you are away from
any open flames.
2. Place pan (or suitable container) under the carburetor
assembly.
3. Loosen screw at bottom of the bowl, place a tube
leading into the pan and allow gas to drain out.
4. After all the gas has drained out, tighten the screw.
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After 100 Hour
of Use or Every
6 Months
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Check/Clean
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WARNING
Be careful to no let fuel spill onto your hands.
fuel pan
Figure 16: Drain Float Bowl
After 300 Hours
of Use or Every
Year
Check/Adjust
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Check/Adjust