Spark Arrestor Service; Battery Maintenance; Battery Replacement - Westinghouse iGen4500DFc User Manual

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.
Spark Arrestor: Part# 6790
4. Reinstall the spark arrestor and muffler cover.

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

The battery shipped with the generator has been fully
charged. A battery may lose some charge when not in use
for prolonged periods of time. If the battery is unable to
crank the engine, plug the included 12V charger into the
battery charging port on the control panel.
Note: If the generator is not run, charge the battery
overnight once a month.
The supplied battery charger is not a trickle charger
and is not intended for continuous use. Do not use the
battery charger for more than 8 hours (overnight) to
prevent overcharging the battery.
Note: Once started, the generator will charge the battery
after 30–60 minutes of use. If you do not regularly
run the generator, charge the battery overnight once
a month to keep it ready for use. Charge the battery
in a dry location.
MAINTENANCE
1. Plug the charger into the battery charging port on the
control panel. Plug the wall receptacle end of the battery
charger into a 120 Volt AC wall outlet.
2. Unplug the battery charger from wall outlet and control
panel jack after 8 hours of charging.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Battery, 12V/6.5 Ah: Part# 511019
Burn hazard. The battery contains sulfuric acid
(electrolyte) which is highly corrosive and poisonous.
Wear protective clothing and eye protection when
working near the battery. Keep children away from the
battery.
Battery posts, terminals contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
1. Remove the battery access cover.
2. Remove the quick-connect plug and remove the battery
strap. Remove the battery from the unit.
3. Disconnect the quick-disconnect cable leads from the
battery.
4. On the replacement battery, connect the white (-) quick-
connect cable to the battery negative terminal. Slide the
rubber boot over the connection hardware.
5. Connect the red (+) quick-connect cable to the battery
positive terminal. Slide the rubber boot over the
connection hardware.
6. Lift the battery strap and install the battery into the
generator. Thread the battery strap under the quick-
connect cables and secure it on the mounting base.
7. Connect the quick-connect plug and install the battery
access cover.
Dispose of the used battery properly according to the
guidelines established by your local or state government.
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