Westinghouse iGen11000DFc User Manual page 26

MAINTENANCE
l Place an oil pan (or suitable container) under the generator.
l Remove the drain bolt.
l After the oil has drained completely, replace the drain
bolt.
l Refill the oil as described in the Operations section.
l Clean the oil dipstick.
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.
CLEANING/REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG
See Figure 23.
NOTICE
ALWAYS use the Westinghouse OEM
or compatible non-resistor-type spark plug. Use of re-
sistor-type spark plug can result in rough idling, mis-
fire, or may prevent the engine from starting.
Make sure the spark is clean and properly gapped. To clean
or replace your spark plug:
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 Lift the spark plug service door to gain access to the spark
plug area.
l Remove the spark plug boot by firmly pulling the spark
boot directly away from the engine.
l Clean the area around the spark plug.
l Remove the spark plug with the included spark plug socket
wrench.
NOTICE
Never apply any side load or move the
spark plug laterally when removing the spark plug.
l Inspect the spark plug. Replace if electrodes are pitted,
burned, or the insulator is cracked. Only use a recom-
mended replacement plug.
l Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a wire-type
feeler gauge. If necessary, correct the gap by carefully
bending the side electrode.
Sparkpluggap:0.024–0.032in.(0.60–0.80mm)
l Carefully install the spark plug finger tight, then tighten
as additional 3/8 to 1/2 turn with the spark plug wrench.
l Install the spark plug boot and close the spark plug service
door.
26 | English
FIG. 22
B
A
A - Oil dipstick
B - Drain
C - Oil fill
FIG. 23
D
0.024 - 0.032 in.
(0.60 - 0.80 mm)
B
C
A - Spark plug
B - Spark plug boot
C - Insulator
D - Electrode
C
B
A