Maintenance - King Canada KCG-5000i-DF Instruction Manual

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Engine Oil Replacement
Engine oil should be replaced after the first 20 hours of operation or after the first month
of use, it should be replaced every 50 hours or 6 months after. To replace engine oil;
1) Open front access panel, pull out the rubber plug (A) Fig.10 and move it out of the way.
2) Loosen and remove the oil drain bolt (B) if needed tilt the generator forward and drain
the oil from the engine.
Recommended Engine Oil
It is recommended to use SAE 10W-30 4-stroke gasoline engine oil. For cold weather
(below -15ºC) use SAE 5W-30.
3) Using the supplied oil funnel, pour 0.6L (600ml) of clean engine oil through the oil gauge
dipstick opening, fill then check oil level until the oil level reaches 3/4 up the dipstick or
until it reaches the bottom lip of the dipstick hole.
Inspecting, Replacing or Cleaning Spark Plug (NGK BPR7ES or equivalent)
The spark plug should be checked every 50 hours of operation or every 6 months. To
replace or clean spark plug;
1) Open the rear access cover.
2) Dismantle the spark plug cap (A) Fig.11 by pulling it off the spark plug. Using the
supplied spark plug wrench, undo the spark plug (B) by turning it counterclockwise.
3) Check to see if there is carbon sediment build-up, if so just remove it. If the carbon
sediment is excessive, replace the spark plug.
4) Measure the electrodes clearance. See Fig.12. The spark plug electrode clearance
should be between 0.7-0.8mm. If the clearance exceeds 0.8mm, replace the spark plug
with an NGK BPR7ES or equivalent.
5) Reinstall spark plug in the reverse order.
Muffler Spark Arrester Screen Maintenance
An uncleaned muffler spark arrester screen will produce louder noise levels and it will
affect the engine running. If using this generator in dusty and dirty conditions, the muffler
spark arrester screen (C) Fig.13 must be cleaned to prevent clogging of the exhaust fumes.
To clean muffler spark arrester screen;
1) Make sure the generator is not running and has cooled down.
2) Undo the 5 screws (B) Fig.13 and remove the plastic cover (A).
3) Undo the pan head screw and hex. nut (D) which secure the muffler spark arrester
screen (C) to the muffler and remove the spark arrester screen.
4) Inspect the spark arrester screen, remove it from the holder and clean with a metallic
brush if it is necessary. If it is too difficult to clean, replace it.
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