Cleaning And Adjusting The Spark Plug; Cleaning The Air Filter - Champion 201080 Operator's Manual

201080 - 4650W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START INVERTER GENERATOR
4. Ensure the oil drain hose is lower than the engine and allow
the oil to drain completely into an appropriate container.
5. Replace the oil drain plug.
6. Add oil according to Add Engine Oil in Assembly section.
DO NOT OVERFILL. Oil not included for routine maintenance.
7. Dispose of used oil at an approved waste management
facility.
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Once oil has been added, a visual check should show oil
about 1-2 threads from running out of the fill hole. If using the
dipstick to check oil level, DO NOT screw in the dipstick while
checking.

Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug

1. Remove the non recoil side maintenance cover by removing
the two screws with a Phillips head screw driver (included).
2. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug.
3. Use a spark plug socket tool (included), or a 17 mm socket
(not included) to remove the plug.
4. Inspect the electrode on the plug. It must be clean and not
worn to produce the spark required for ignition.
5. Make certain the spark plug gap is
0.028-0.031 in. (0.7-0.8 mm).
NOTICE
SPARK PLUG GAP
6. Refer to the spark plug types in Specifications when replacing
the plug.
7. Firmly re-install the plug.
8. Attach the spark plug cable to the spark plug.
9. Reinstall the maintenance cover.

Cleaning the Air Filter

1. Remove the non recoil side maintenance cover by removing
the two screws with a Phillips head screw driver (included).
2. Locate the air filter plastic cover and remove by pinching the
clips together and pulling the cover off.
3. Remove the foam element.
4. Wash in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze thoroughly dry in
a clean cloth.
5. Saturate in clean engine oil.
6. Squeeze in a clean, absorbent cloth to remove all excess oil.
7. Place the filter in the assembly.
8. Reattach the air filter cover.
9. Reinstall the maintenance cover and tighten the cover screw
securely.
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