Cleaning The Spark Arrestor - Westinghouse WH3250RVC Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
8. Install the spark plug by carefully following the steps
outlined below:
a - Carefully insert the spark plug back into the
cylinder head. Hand-thread the spark plug until
it bottoms out.
b - Using the 13/16" spark plug socket wrench
provided, turn the spark plug to ensure it is fully
seated.
c - Replace the spark plug boot, making sure the
boot fully engages the spark plug's tip.
Recommended Spark Plug Replacement:
AutoLite
Champion
Bosch
Torch
30
63
RN9YC
WR7DS
F6RTC
CLEANING THE SPARK
ARRESTOR
Check and clean the spark arrestor after every 100
hours of use or 6 months.
1. Stop the generator and let it cool for several
minutes if running.
2. Move the generator to a flat, level surface.
3. Using a flathead screwdriver, loosen the spark
arrestor band clamp (see Figure 32).
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Figure 32 – Spark Arrestor Assembly
1 - Spark Arrestor
Band Clamp
2 - Spark Arrestor
Screen
4. Slide the spark arrestor band clamp off the spark
arrestor screen.
5. Pull the spark arrestor screen off the muffler
exhaust pipe.
6. Using a wire brush, remove any dirt and debris that
may have collected on the spark arrestor screen.
7. If the spark arrestor screen shows signs of wear
(rips, tears or large openings in the screen), replace
the spark arrestor screen.
8. Install the spark arrestor components in the
following order:
a - Place spark arrestor screen over the muffler
exhaust pipe. Push on the screen until it fully
bottoms out.
b - Place the spark arrestor band clamp over the
screen and tighten with a flathead screwdriver.
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3 - Muffler