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Before running engine, clean muffler area to remove
all combustible
debris.
Clean
and
Replace
Spark
Ptug
Change the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or
once each year, whichever comes first. This will help
your engine to start easier and run better.
.030" (0.76MM)
WIRE GAUGE
CLEAN
RESISTOR
Carbureter
The carburetor
of your generator
is pre-set
at the factory.
The carburetor
should
not be tampered
with.
if your gen-
erator is used at an altitude
in excess
of 4000 feet
perfor-
mance
may be affected.
If so consult
with your
nearest
Sears Service
Center regarding
high altitude set changes.
GovePnoP
Your engine governor
maintains
the constant
operating
speed of your generator.
DO NOT tamper
with the engine
governor
which is factory
set for proper engine speed.
Over-speeding
your engine above factory
high speed set-
ting can be dangerous
and could possibly
cause personal
injury or property
damage.
If you believe
the engine is run-
ning too fast or slow, take your generator
to an Authorized
Sears Service
Center for repair and adjustmenL
CAUT|ON:
Low engine
speeds
impose
a heavy load
on the engine and when sufficient
power
is not avaiP
able the engine
life could
be shortened.
If you are going to store your generator for more than 30
days, use the following information as a guide to prepare
the generator for storage.
STORAGE
BNSTRUCTRONS
CAUTION:
Never store generator
with fuel in the
tank, indoors,
or in enclosed,
poorly ventilated
areas, where fumes can reach an open flame, spark
or pilot light as on a furnace,
water
heater, clothes
dryer or other gas appliances.
Engine
Preparation
Add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank to minimize the
formation of fuel gum deposits during storage.
* Run engine at bast 10 minutes after adding stabilizer
to allow it to enter the fuel system.
Next shut off engine.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the
spark plug.
Add one teaspoon of oil through the spark plug hole.
Place rag over spark plug hole and pull the recoil a
few times to lubricate the combustion chamber.
* Replace the spark plug, but do not connect the spark
plug wire.
NOTE:
If a fuel stabilizer is not used, all gasoline must
be drained from the tank and carburetor to prevent gum
deposits from forming on these parts and causing
possible malfunction of the engine.
Gene_ato_
* Clean the generator
as outlined
on Page 13 (Generator
Maintenanc@
Check that cooling
air slots and openings
on generator
are open and unobstructed.
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