Maintenance; Emission Control System - Kipor Sinemaster IG6000 Operation Manual

7. MAINTENANCE

The purpose of the maintenance and adjustment schedule is to keep the
generator in the best operating condition.
7.1 Emission Control Sy
E mission source
E xhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide (NOx), and
h ydrocarbons. It is very important to control the emissions of NO
h ydrocarbons as they are a major contributor to air pollution. Carbon monoxide
is a poisonous gas. The emission of fuel
The Kipor generator engine utiliz
s ystem to reduce the emissions of carbon monoxide, NO
e vaporative fuel emissions.
R egulation
Y our engine has been designed to meet current Environmental Protection
Agency (EP A) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) clean air
s tandards. The regulations dictate that the manufacturer provide operation and
m aintenance standards regarding the emission control system. Tune up
s pecifications are provided in the Specifications section and a description of
th e emission control system may be found in the appendix to this manual,
A dherence to the following instructions will ensure your engine meets the
e mission control standards.
■Shut off the engine before performing any
maintenance. If the engine must be run, make
sure the area is well ventilated. The exhaus
co ntains poisonous carbon monoxide gas.
■Use genuine Kipor
use of replacement parts which are not of
equivalent quality may damage the generator.
stem
vapors is a source of pollution as well.
es a precise air-fuel ratio and emission control
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