Clean Spark Arrestor Screen - Generac Power Systems XP Series Owner's Manual

Maintenance
Figure 21 - 6.5 & 8kW Air Filter
BASE
FILTER
COVER
Figure 22 - 10kW Air Filter

3.4.9 CLEAN SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN

The engine exhaust muffler has a spark arrestor screen. Inspect
and clean the screen at least once each year (Figures 23 and 24).
If unit is used regularly, inspect and clean more often.
If 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.
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NOTE:
Clean and inspect the spark arrestor when the engine is at
ambient temperature as follows:
3.6kW
• Insert a flat blade screwdriver through the slot on the side of
the muffler heat shield to access the spark arrestor clamp.
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.
• Replace the spark arrestor and tighten the clamp.
Figure 23 - 3.6kW Spark Arrestor
ARRESTOR
SCREEN CLAMP
SPARK
ARRESTOR
SCREEN
6.5 - 10kW
• Remove spark arrestor from muffler by removing the screw.
• 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.
• Replace the spark arrestor and secure with the screw.
Figure 24 - 6.5, 8 & 10kW Spark Arrestor
INSERT SCREWDRIVER
THROUGH SLOT IN HEAT
SHIELD TO ACCESS
ARRESTOR SCREEN CLAMP