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201242 - 5500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR
Changing the Engine Oil
Change oil when the engine is warm. Refer to the oil specification
to select the proper grade for your operating environment.
1. Place the generator on a flat level surface.
2. Turn the maintenance cover fasteners to the unlocked
position and remove the cover.
3. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick.
4. Use pliers to slide the spring clamp down the oil drain hose
and pull the hose off the plug bracket.
5. Point the hose into a drain pan and allow the oil to drain
completely.
The hose end must be lower than the engine base to allow the
oil to drain.
6. Replace oil drain hose onto plug bracket and slide spring
clamp back into position.
7. Add oil according to Add Engine Oil in Assembly section.
DO NOT OVERFILL. Oil not included for routine maintenance.
8. Reinstall maintenance cover and rotate fasteners to the
locked position.
9. Dispose of used oil at an approved waste management
facility.
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.
NOTICE
NOTICE
Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug
1. Turn the maintenance cover fasteners to the unlocked
position and remove the cover.
2. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug.
3. Use a spark plug socket tool (not included), or a
13/16 in. (21 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).
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. Turn the maintenance cover fasteners to the unlocked
position and remove the cover.
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MAINTENANCE
SPARK PLUG GAP
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