Westinghouse iGen4000DFcv User Manual page 26

MAINTENANCE
l Allow the generator to run until the fuel in the carburetor
is depleted and the engine stops.
l Turn the battery switch to the OFF position
To drain the fuel tank:
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the unit, drain the
engine oil before emptying the fuel tank. See Chang-
ing the engine oil for details.
l Turn the fuel selector switch to the PROPANE position.
l Clean area around fuel cap and remove the cap slowly.
l Remove the fuel screen filter by slightly compressing it
while removing it from the tank.
l Using a commercially available gasoline hand pump (not
included), siphon the gasoline from the fuel tank into an
approved gasoline container. DO NOT use an electric
pump.
NOTE: The fuel tank can also be drained using the carbu-
retor drain screw and drain hose as described earlier. Keep
the fuel selector switch in the GASOLINE position to allow
fuel to flow from the tank through the carburetor.
REPLACING THE FUEL FILTER
See Figure 25.
Overtime, the fuel filter may become dirty or clogged. To
reduce the risk of engine failure, replace the fuel filter ac-
cording to the figures specified in the maintenance schedule
or the engine manual (if applicable).
l Turn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for
30 minutes.
l Drain the fuel tank as described previously.
l Remove the screws securing the control panel.
l Remove the control panel.
l Locate the fuel filter and note the filter's orientation.
l Using pliers, squeeze the fuel line clips and slide the fuel
lines away from the filter.
l Install the fuel lines onto the new filter. Ensure the fuel
filter is oriented correctly.
l .Replace the control and tighten screws securely.
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FIG. 23
A
A - Propane position
FIG. 24
FIG. 25
B
A
A - Fuel line
B - Fuel filter