Air Filter Maintenance; Inspect And Replace The Air Filter - Westinghouse 10KPRO Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

WARNING
Never use gasoline or other flammable
solvents to clean the air filter. Use only
household detergent soap to clean the
air filter.

Inspect and Replace the Air Filter

The air filter must be inspected after every 50 hours
of use or 3 months (frequency should be increased if
generator is operated in a dusty environment).
1. Turn off the generator and let it cool for several
minutes if running.
2. Move the generator to a flat, level surface.
3. Remove the 4 mounting screws from the top of the
fuel tank (see Figure 26).
Figure 26 – Fuel Tank Screws
N OTE: The fuel tank is removed for photo
purposes. The air cleaner can be serviced
without removing the fuel tank.
4. Lift up the fuel tank slightly and unscrew the air
cleaner cover knob and remove the cover (see
Figure 27).
Figure 27 – Air Cleaner Knob and Cover
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5. Remove the air cleaner element (see Figure 28).
Figure 28 – Air Cleaner Element
(Part No. 160059)
6. Insert the air cleaner element for dirt, dust and
debris. Do not wash the element. If the air cleaner
element is dirty, replace the filter.
7. Install the air cleaner element and install the cover
and knob (see Figure 29).
Figure 29 – Air Cleaner Cover Installation
8. Install the 4 screws for the fuel tank.