Transporting/Storage - Honda EU20i Series Maintenance Manual

5 . Visually inspect the spark plug . Discard it if the insulator is cracked,
chipped, or fouled . Clean the spark plug with a wire brush if it is to
be reused .
6. Measure the plug gap witha feeler gauge.
Correct as necessary by carefully bending the side electrode.
The gap should be:
0.6-0.7
mm
(0 .024-0.028
in)
0 .6-0.7 mm
(0 .024- 0.028 in)
SIDE ELECTRODE
SEALlNG WASHER
INSULATOR
7 .Install the spark plug carefully by hand, to avoid cross-threading.
8. After a new spark plug has been seated by hand, it should be
tightened 1/2 turn with a wrench to compress the sealing washer.
If a used plug is being reinstalled, it should only require 1/8 to 1/4
turn after being seated .
9. Reinstall the spark plug cap on the spark plug securely.
10. Reinstall the spark plug maintenance cover.
CAUTION:
• The spark pi ug must be securely tightened. An improperly tightened
plug can become very hot and possibly damage the generator.
• Never use a spark pi ug with an improper heat range .
9. TRANSPORTING/STORAGE
To prevent fuel spil lage when transporting or during temporary storage,
the generator should be secured upright in its normaloperating
position , with the eng ine switch OFF.
The fuel filler cap vent lever is turned fully counterclockwise to the OFF
position.
Allow the engine to cool well before turning the fuel filler cap vent lever
to the OFF position.
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When transporting the generator:
• Do not overfill the tank (there should be no fuel in the filler neck) .
• Do not operate the generator while it is on a vehicle. Take the
generator off the vehicle and use it in a well ventilated place.
• Avoid a place exposed to direct sunlight when putting the generator
on a vehicle. If the generator is left in an enclosed vehicle for many
hours, high temperature inside the vehicle could cause fuel to
vaporize resulting in a possibie explosion.
• Do n ot drive on a rough road for an extended period with the
generator on board. If you must transport the generator on a rough
road, drain the fuel from the generator beforehand.
NOTE :
To transport the generator, hold the holding part (shaded areas in the
figure below).
HOLDING PART
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