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Spark – Check
Shock/Electrocution Hazard: Do not
operate this
equipment or work on this equipment
unless you
have read and understand the
instructions and
warnings in the Owner’s Manual. Failure to
follow the
instructions or heed the warnings will
result in
serious injury or death.
Make sure that your hands are dry and that you
are not electrically grounded.
To reduce the risk of a flash fire, make sure that
there is no open fuel in the vicinity. Turn the
generator switch to the off “0” position, and drain
the fuel out of the carburetor.
Remove the spark plug boot and spark
plug
Pull the recoil starter handle a few times
(2-3) to drain the fuel from the cylinder
Install the spark plug boot onto the
spark plug
Turn the generator switch to the on “I”
position.
Hold the spark plug by the spark plug
boot and gently place the threads of the
spark plug against the cylinder head.
Pull the recoil starter handle and check
for a spark.
If the spark is weak or if there is no
spark, refer to Spark Plug –
Inspect/Adjust/Replace.
Spark Arrestor -
Inspect/Clean/Replace
This unit has a spark arrestor fitted to the
exhaust outlet of the muffler. The spark arrestor
should be cleaned with a soft wire brush after
every 50 hours or 3 months of use. The spark
arrestor should be replaced after every 100
hours of operation or if it becomes damaged.
Hot Surface
Hot parts or hot components can cause burns or
personal injury. Do not allow hot parts or
components to contact your skin. Use protective
clothing or protective equipment to protect your
skin.
DO NOT perform this maintenance procedure
until the muffler has cooled.
Remove screws (1). Remove spark arrestor (2)
Check the spark arrestor. Carefully clean the
spark arrestor with a soft wire brush. If the spark
arrestor is damaged, replace the spark arrestor.
To install the spark arrestor, align the mounting
holes in the spark arrestor with the mounting
holes on the muffler. Insert screws (1) and
tighten securely.
Spark Plug – Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Refer to the Specifications section of this
manual to determine the proper spark plug part
number and spark plug gap for your product.
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