Spark Plug Maintenance; Spark Arrestor Service - Westinghouse iGen2500c User Manual

MAINTENANCE
4. Place an oil pan (or suitable container) under the oil fill/
drain hole.
5. Tilt the generator to drain the oil.
6. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill opening until oil the level
is between the L and H marks on the dipstick. Stop
frequently to check the oil level. DO NOT overfill.
Maximum oil capacity: 0.37 US qt (350 ml)
7. Replace the dipstick and hand-tighten.
8. Connect the spark plug wire and install the engine
service cover.
Do not pollute. Follow the guidelines of the EPA or other
governmental agencies for proper disposal of hazardous
materials. Consult local authorities or reclamation facility.

SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE

Inspect and clean the spark plug after every 100 hours of
use or six months. Replace the spark plug after 300 hours
of use or every year.
ALWAYS use the Westinghouse OEM or compatible
non-resistor-type spark plug. Use of resistor-type spark
plug can result in rough idling, misfire, or may prevent
the engine from starting.
1. Place the generator on a level surface and allow the
engine to cool.
2. Remove the spark plug cover on top of the generator.
3. Remove the spark plug boot by firmly pulling the spark
boot directly away from the engine.
4. Clean the area around the spark plug.
5. Remove the spark plug with the included spark plug
socket wrench.
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NOTICE
NOTICE
Never apply any side load or move the spark plug
laterally when removing the spark plug.
6. Inspect the spark plug. Replace if electrodes are
pitted, burned, or the insulator is cracked. Only use a
recommended replacement plug.
7. Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a wire-type
feeler gauge. If necessary, correct the gap by carefully
bending the side electrode.
Spark plug gap: 0.024 - 0.032 in. (0.60 - 0.80 mm)
8. Carefully install the spark plug finger tight, then tighten
as additional 3/8 to 1/2 turn with the spark plug wrench.
9. Install the spark plug boot and engine service cover.

SPARK ARRESTOR SERVICE

Check and clean the spark arrestor after every 100 hours
of use or six months. Failure to clean the spark arrestor will
result in degraded engine performance.
1. Place the generator on a level surface and allow the
muffler to cool before servicing the spark arrestor.
2. Remove the cover screws and the muffler cover. Use a
screw driver to remove the spark arrestor.
3. Carefully remove the carbon deposits from the spark
arrestor screen with a wire brush. The spark arrestor
must be free of breaks and tears. Replace the spark
arrestor if damaged.
4. Reinstall the spark arrestor and muffler cover.
NOTICE