Westinghouse iGen5000DF User Manual page 23

MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE GENERATOR
Do not store or operate your generator in dirty, dusty, or
corrosive environments. Do not allow foreign materials and
debris to clog the vents on the unit.
NEVER clean the generator with a garden hose. Water can
damage the generator's fuel system and electrical compo-
nents. If the unit needs to be cleaned, use a soft brush and
damp cloth to clean the exterior and use low pressure air
(no greater than 25 psi) to clean the vents.
Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
CLEANING/REPLACING THE AIR FILTER
See Figure 19.
Keep air filter clean. A dirty air filter can cause poor perfor-
mance and decrease the service life of the product. NEVER
operatethegeneratorwithoutanairfilterinplace.
l Turn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for
30 minutes.
l Remove the engine service cover.
l Release the lock knobs and remove the air filter cover.
l Remove the air filter from the air cleaner housing and
place it in a suitable cleaning container. Replace the air
filterifdamaged.
NOTE: The air filter may be covered in oil. Use an appro-
priate container.
l Wash the air filter by submerging the filter in a solution
of household detergent and warm water. Slowly squeeze
the filter to thoroughly clean.
NOTICE
DO NOT twist or tear the air 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
Do not pollute. Follow the guidelines
of the EPA or other governmental agencies for proper
disposal of hazardous materials. Consult local author-
ities 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.
FIG. 19
A
C
A - Air filter cover
B - Air filter
C - Lock knob
FIG. 20
A
A - Oil drain bolt
B - Rubber drain plug
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
See Figure 20.
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.
l Place the generator on a level surface in a well-ventilated
area.
B
B
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