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Toclean.the Generator-
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Use a damp clotht0 Wipeexterior surfaces Clean.
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A soft, bristle brush may be used to loosen caked on
dirt, oil, etc.
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A vacuum cleaner may be used to pick up loose dirt
and debris.
Low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) may be used
to blow away dirt. Inspect cooling air slots and open-
ings on the generator. These openings must be kept
clean and unobstructed.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
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DANGER: When working on the
generator ALWAYS disconnect spark
plug wire from spark plug and keep it
away from spark plug.
Checking Oil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least
every 5 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained.
Changing Engine Oil
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Change oil after first 5 hours of operation. Change oil
every 25 hours thereafter. If you are using your generator
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under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely
hot weather, change oil more often.
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Change oil while engine is still warm from running, as fol-
lows:
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Clean area around oil drain plug.
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Remove oil drain plug and oil fill plug and drain 0il
completely into a suitable container.
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When oil has completely drained, Install oil drain plug
and tighten securely.
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Fill oil sump with recommended oil. (See "Before
Starting the Engine" on page 7 for oil recommenda-
tions)
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Install the oil fill plug and tighten securely.
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Wipe up any spilled oil.
CLEAN/REPLACE SPARK PLUG
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. See
"Specifications" for proper spark plug.
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Clean area around spark plug.
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Remove and inspect spark plug.
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Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burnedor
porcelain is cracked.
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Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set
spark plug gap to 0.030 inch (0.76ram) if necessary.
" SERVICE AIR
.... CLEANER"' _
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if
you run it using a dirtyair cleaner.
Clean or replace the foam pre-cleaner every 25 hours of
operation. Service cartridgeevery 100 hours of operation
or once a year, whichever comes first. Clean or replace
more often if operating under dusty or dirty conditions.
Replacements are available at your local Sears
Authorized Service Center.
service foam pre-cleaner:
The cover is attached to the air cleaner housing by
two screws.
Carefully remove air cleaner assembly from inside of
cover and disassemble.
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Wash in liquid detergent and water.
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Squeeze (don't twist) pre-cleaner in a clean, dry cloth.
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Saturate pre-cleaner in engine oil. Squeeze in a clean
absorbent cloth to remove all excess oil.
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Replace pre-cleaner if very dirty or damaged.
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To service cartridge, clean by tapping gently on a
flat surface. Replace if very dirty or damaged. Do not
oil cartridge.
Note: Do not use petroleumsolventssuch as kerosene,
or pressurized air to clean cartridge.
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Reassemble retainer on pre-cleaner and cartridge
(screen side of pre-cleaner toward cartridge pleats).
Install this assembly in cover.
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Insert tabs on cover into slots in base. Tighten cover
screws securely.
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