Westinghouse iGen11000DFc User Manual page 29

MAINTENANCE
l Insert a feeler gauge between the rocker arm and the
valve stem to measure valve clearance.
Intake Valve
Valve
0.004 in
Clearance (0.1 mm)
Torque 8 – 12 Nm
l If an adjustment is necessary, loosen the jam nut.
l Slide the appropriate feeler gauge between the rocker
arm and the valve stem.
l Tighten the adjustment screw onto the push rod to obtain
the specified clearance.
NOTE: You should be able to feel the rocker arm touch
the feeler gauge.
l Hold the adjustment screw in place and tighten the nut.
Torque: 106 inch-pound (12 Nm)
l Recheck valve clearance.
l If no further adjustments are needed, perform this proce-
dure on the other valve.
l When finished, install the gasket, rocker arm cover, and
spark plug.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
The battery shipped with the generator has been fully
charged. A battery may lose some charge when not in use
for prolonged periods of time.
NOTE: Once started, the generator will charge the battery
after 30 – 60 minutes of use.
The included trickle charger can remain connected and will
maintain the battery for an indefinite period of time. A red
light on the charger indicates charging in progress. A green
light indicates charging complete. Charge in a dry location.
l Plug the charger into the battery charging port on the
control panel.
l Plug the wall receptacle end of the battery charger into
a 120 volt AC wall outlet.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
WARNING
tains sulfuric acid (electrolyte) which is highly corro-
sive and poisonous. Wear protective clothing and eye
protection when working near the battery. Keep chil-
dren away from the battery.
CAUTION
tain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after
handling.
Exhaust Valve
0.006 in
(0.15 mm)
8 – 12 Nm
Burn hazard. The battery con-
Battery posts and terminals con-
FIG. 29
A
B
C
A - Rocker arm cover
B - Bolt
C - Gasket
FIG. 30
A
B
C
A - Adjustment screw
B - Jam nut
C - Feeler gauge
D - Rocker arm
E - Valve stem
F - Push rod
l Loosen and remove the bolt on the battery hold-down
plate and swing the plate out.
l Disconnect the quick-disconnect cable leads from the
battery and remove the battery from the unit.
l On the replacement battery, connect the white (–)
quick-connect cable to the battery negative terminal. Slide
the rubber boot over the connection hardware.
l Connect the red (+) quick-connect cable to the battery
positive terminal. Slide the rubber boot over the connection
hardware.
l Install the battery into the generator. Reinstall the battery
hold-down plate and tighten the bolt.
l Connect the quick-connect plug.
NOTICE
Dispose of the used battery properly
according to the guidelines established by your local
or state government.
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F
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