Cleansparkarrestor Screen; General; Long Term Storage - Generac Power Systems 005796-0 (XG6500) Owner's Manual

Figure 13- Air Filter
AIR FILTER
3.5 CLEAN SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN
The engine exhaust muffler has a spark arrestor screen. Inspect
and cleanthe screen at least once each year (Figure14). If unit is
used regularly,inspect and clean more often.
i_lf using the generator on any forest=covered,
brush=covered or grass=covered unimproved
land, it must equipped with a spark arrestor.
The spark arrestor must be maintained in good
condition by the owner/operator.
Cleanand inspectthe spark arrestorwhen the engine is at ambient
temperatureas follows:
* Loosen the clamp and remove the spark arrestor screen from
the muffler.
* Inspect screen and replace if torn, perforated or otherwise
damaged. DO NOT USE a defective screen. If screen is not
damaged,clean it with commercial solvent.
* Replacethe spark arrestor and secure with the clamp.
Figure 14 - Spark Arrestor Screen
ARRESTOR
SCREEN
CLAMP
SPARK
ARRESTOR
SCREEN
3.6 GENERAL
The generatorshould be started at least once every seven days
and be allowedto run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot be done
and the unit must be stored for more than 30 days, use the
following information as a guide to prepareit for storage.
NEVER store engine with fuel in tank indoors
or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas where
fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot
light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes
dryer or other gas appliance.
,l_AIIow unit to cool entirely before storage.
3.7 LONG TERM STORAGE
It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential
fuel system parts such as the carburetor,fuel hose or tank during
storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptiedbefore storage of 30 days or longer,as follows:
* Removeall gasolinefrom the fuel tank.
_,CAUTION!
,l& Drain fuel intoapprovedcontaineroutdoors,away from
openflame. Besure engineis c00i. Do not smokein the
vicinityor light a cigarette.
* Start and run engine until engine stops from lack of fuel.
* Allow the engine to cool, then drain oil from crankcase. Refill
with recommendedgrade.
* Removespark plug and pour about 1/2 ounce (15 ml) of engine
oil into the cylinder. Cover spark plug hole with rag. Pull the
recoil starter a couple times to lubricate the piston rings and
cylinder bore.
A CAUTION!
,l_Avoid spray from spark plug hole when
cranking engine.
* Install and tighten spark plug. Do not connect the spark plug
wire.
* Cleanthe generatorouter surfaces. Checkthat cooling air slots
and openingson generatorare open and unobstructed.
* Storethe unit in a clean, dry place.
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