Service And Maintenance - Lea LE75069-83 Original Instructions Manual

4) Move choke lever (3) to closed position (to restart a warm engine, leave the choke lever in
open or half-open position).
5) Pull slowly on the starter cord until it engages, then pull sharply to start the engine (4).
6) Allow the engine to run until it warms up, and then move the choke lever to the open
position (3).
7) Plug in the power cord.
7.4 Stopping the generator (Fig. 1)
1) Unplug electric apparatus
2) Turn switch to "OFF" (2)
3) Turn off fuel tap (10)
8. SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
8.1 Periodic maintenance
8.1.1 Daily (pre-operation check)
Check fuel hose for cracks or other damage. Replace if necessary.
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Check choke operation
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Check recoil starter operation
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8.1.2 1st Month or 50 hrs
Check condition of spark plug. Adjust gap and clean. Replace if necessary.
8.1.3 3 Months or 150 hrs
Clean the air filter. Replace if necessary.
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Clean the fuel filter. Replace if necessary.
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Clean the exhaust (decarbonisation). Replace if necessary.
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8.2 Service - notes on maintenance
8.2.1 Spark plug inspection (Fig. 3)
Disconnect the spark plug cap, and remove any dirt from around the spark plug area.
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Remove spark plug (11) with the plug spanner supplied.
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Inspect the spark plug. It should be a tan colour.
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Measure the gap (distance contact point) with a suitable gauge. The gap should be 0.7 -
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0.8 mm. Correct the gap, if necessary, by carefully bending the side electrode.
Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are worn, or if the insulator is cracked or chipped.
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Install the spark plug carefully, by hand, to avoid cross-threading.
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Place the spark plug with correct torque: 20 Nm.
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Attach the spark plug cap.
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8.2.2 Air filter cleaning
Unscrew the air filter cover (14).
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Remove filter element and wash well in solvent.
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Pour a small amount of oil onto the filter element and gently squeeze out any excess oil.
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Replace the filter element and air filter cover.
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8.2.3 Fuel tap (Fig. 4)
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