Engine Oil Change; Spark Plug Maintenance - Westinghouse iGen5000c User Manual

MAINTENANCE

ENGINE OIL CHANGE

Accidental start-up. Remove the spark plug boot from
the spark plug when working on the generator. Also
remove the battery quick-connect plug from the battery.
When using the generator under extreme, dirty, dusty
conditions or in extremely hot weather, change the oil
more frequently. Change the oil while the engine is still
warm from operation.
1. Place the generator on a level surface and allow the
engine to cool for several minutes.
2. Remove the engine service cover. Disconnect the spark
plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where
it cannot contact the spark plug.
3. Remove the oil access cover.
4. With a damp rag, clean around the oil dipstick. Remove
the dipstick and wipe clean.
5. Remove the rubber plug under the oil drain bolt and
place an oil pan (or suitable container) under the drain
hole.
6. Using a 10mm wrench, remove the oil drain bolt and
allow the oil the to drain.
7. Install the oil drain plug and tighten securely. Install the
rubber plug.
Note: A new oil drain plug crush washer is recommended
at each oil change.
8. Slowly pour oil into the oil fill opening until oil the level
is between the L and H marks on the dipstick. Stop
frequently to check the oil level. DO NOT overfill.
Maximum oil capacity: 0.63 US qt (0.60 L)
9. Replace the dipstick and hand-tighten.
10. Connect the spark plug wire and install the engine
service cover.
Do not pollute. Follow the guidelines of the EPA or other
governmental agencies for proper disposal of hazardous
materials. Consult local authorities or reclamation facility.

SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE

Inspect and clean the spark plug after every 100 hours of
use or six months. Replace the spark plug after 300 hours
of use or every year.
Always use the Westinghouse OEM or compatible
resistor-type spark plug. Use of a non-resistor spark
plug can result in rough idling, misfire, or damage to
generator components.
1. Place the generator on a level surface and allow the
engine to cool.
2. Remove the engine service cover.
3. Remove the spark plug boot by firmly pulling the spark
boot directly away from the engine.
4. Clean the area around the spark plug.
5. Remove the spark plug with the included spark plug
socket wrench.
Never apply any side load or move the spark plug
laterally when removing the spark plug.
6. Inspect the spark plug. Replace if electrodes are
pitted, burned, or the insulator is cracked. Only use a
recommended replacement plug.
7. Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a wire-type
feeler gauge. If necessary, correct the gap by carefully
bending the side electrode.
Spark plug gap: 0.024 - 0.032 in. (0.60 - 0.80 mm)
8. Carefully install the spark plug finger tight, then tighten
as additional 3/8 to 1/2 turn with the spark plug wrench.
9. Install the spark plug boot and engine service cover.
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