Westinghouse WGen7500s User Manual page 24

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
To drain the fuel tank:
NOTICE
drain the engine oil before emptying the fuel tank.
See Changing the engine oil for details.
l Open the fuel valve.
l Clean area around fuel cap and remove the cap slowly.
l Remove the fuel screen filter by slightly compressing it
while removing it from the tank.
l Using a commercially available gasoline hand pump
(not included), siphon the gasoline from the fuel tank
into an approved gasoline container. DO NOT use an
electric pump.
NOTE: The fuel tank can also be drained using the
carburetor drain screw and drain hose as described
earlier. Open the fuel valve to allow fuel to flow from the
tank through the carburetor.
REPLACING THE FUEL VALVE
See Figure 26.
Overtime, the fuel filter inside the fuel valve may
become dirty or clogged. To reduce the risk of engine
failure, replace the entire fuel valve including the filter
according to the figures specified in the maintenance
schedule or the engine manual (if applicable).
l Turn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for
30 minutes.
l Drain the fuel tank as described previously.
l Locate the fuel valve and note the valve's orientation.
NOTE: Place an approved gasoline container beneath
the fuel valve to catch any remaining fuel.
l Using pliers, squeeze the fuel line clip and slide the fuel
line away from the filter.
l Using a wrench (22 mm) [not included], loosen and
remove the fuel valve from the tank.
l Thread the new fuel valve onto the fuel tank and tighten
securely.
l Install the fuel line onto the new fuel valve.
CHECKING/ADJUSTING
CLEARANCE
See Figures 27 - 28.
NOTICE
clearance must be done when the engine is cold.
l Turn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for
30 minutes.
l Place the generator on a level surface in a well-
ventilated area.
l Remove the rocker arm cover and carefully remove
the gasket. If the gasket is torn or damaged, it must be
replaced.
l Remove the spark plug so the engine can be rotated
more easily.
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To prevent damage to the unit,
THE
Checking and adjusting valve
FIG. 25
FIG. 26
A
A - Fuel Line
B - Fuel Valve
C - Wrench (22 mm) [Not Included]
FIG. 27
A
VALVE
A - Gasket
B - Rocker Arm Cover
C - Bolt
B
B
C
C