Figure 13 - Spark P/ug Gap
3.4 SERVICEAiRFILTER
Theenginewill not run properlyand may be damaged if using a
dirty air filter. Clean or replacethe air filter paperfilter every 200
hours or once a year (Figure14). Cleanor replacemore often if
operating under dusty conditions. To clean or replacepaper air
filter:
* Removeairfilter cover andremove paperfilter (Figure14).
* Cleanpaperfilter by tapping it gently on a solid surface. If the
filter is too dirty, replace it with a new one. Dispose of the old
filter properly.
* Cleanair filter cover.Next insert new paperfilter into the base
of theair filter. Re-installair filter cover.
NOTE:
Toorder a new air filter, pleasecontactthe nearestauthorized
servicecenterat 1-888-GENERAC.Theair filter part number
is 073111.
Figure14 - Air Filter
AIRFILTER
COVER
3.5 CLEANSPARKARRESTORSCREEN
The engine exhaustmuffler has a spark arrestor screen. Inspect
andcleanthe screenat leastonceeachyear (Figure15). If unit is
usedregularly,inspectandcleanmore 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.
Cleanandinspectthe sparkarrestorwhenthe engineisat ambient
temperatureas follows:
* Loosenthe clamp and removethe spark arrestor screenfrom
the muffler.
* Inspect screen and replace if torn, perforated or otherwise
damaged. DO NOT USEa defective screen. If screen is not
damaged,cleanitwith commercial solvent.
* Replacethe sparkarrestor andsecurewith the clamp.
Figure 15 - Spark Arrestor Screen
ARRESTOR
SCREEN
CLAMP
SPARK
ARRESTOR
SCREEN
3.6 GENERAL
The generatorshould be started at leastonce every 30 days and
be allowedto run at least30 minutes. If this cannotbe done and
the unit must be storedfor more than 30 days, usethe following
informationas a guideto 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.
,_AIIow unit to cool entirely before storage.
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