Westinghouse iGen2550 User Manual page 20

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CLEANING/REPLACING THE AIR FILTER
See Figure 14.
Keep air filter clean. A dirty air filter can cause poor
performance and decrease the service life of the
product. NEVER operate the generator without an
air filter in place.
l Turn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for
30 minutes.
l Turn the lock knob to the unlocked position.
l Remove the engine service cover.
l Remove the screw and air filter cover.
l Remove the air filter from the air cleaner housing and
place it in a suitable cleaning container. Replace the air
filter if damaged.
NOTE: The air filter may be covered in oil. Use an
appropriate container.
l Wash the air filter by submerging the filter in a solution
of household detergent soap and warm water. Slowly
squeeze the filter to thoroughly clean.
NOTICE
filter during cleaning or drying. Only apply slow but
firm squeezing action.
l Rinse the air filter by submerging it in fresh water and
applying a slow squeezing action. Allow the filter to dry
thoroughly.
NOTICE
guidelines of the EPA or other governmental
agencies for proper
materials. Consult local authorities or reclamation
facility.
l Dip the air filter in clean engine oil then squeeze out all
excess oil. The engine will smoke when started if too
much oil is left in the filter.
l Install the air filter in the air cleaner housing and reinstall
the air filter cover.
l Install the engine service cover and turn the lock knob
to the locked position to secure.
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
See Figure 15.
For optimal performance, change the engine oil
according to the figures specified in the maintenance
schedule or the engine manual (if applicable). When
using the generator under extreme, dirty, dusty
conditions or in extremely hot weather, change the oil
more frequently.
NOTE: Change the oil while the engine is warm
but not hot. Warm engine oil drains more quickly
and thoroughly than cool lubricant. Contact with hot
lubricant will cause serious burns.
l Turn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for
30 minutes.
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DO NOT twist or tear the air
Do not pollute. Follow the
disposal of hazardous
l Place the generator on a level surface in a well-
ventilated area.
l Turn the lock knob to the unlocked position.
l Remove the engine service cover.
l Clean the area around the oil dipstick.
l Slowly unscrew and remove the oil dipstick.
l Place an oil pan (or suitable container) under the oil fill/
drain hole.
l Tilt the generator to drain the oil.
l After the oil has drained completely, place the generator
in an upright position.
l Refill the oil as described in the Operations section.
l Replace the oil dipstick and hand-tighten.
l Clean up any spilled oil.
l Install the engine service cover and turn the lock knob
to the locked position to secure.
FIG. 14
A
A - Air Filter Cover
B - Air Filter
C - Screw
FIG. 15
A - Oil dipstick
C
B
A