iPower SUA12000ED - MAINTENANCE: Engine Components; Changing Engine Oil Procedure; Servicing the Air Filter; Spark Plug Maintenance

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Changing Engine Oil
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be changed every 50 hours.
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the engine is warm.
2. Reinstall the drDLQSOXJDQG¿OOWKHHQJLQHZLWKRLOXQWLOLW
reaches the upper levHORQWKHRLO¿OOHUFDp.
3. Dispose of used oil according to local zoning or environmental
regulations.
Servicing The Air Filter
0DLQWDLQLQJWKHDLU¿Oter in proper condition is very important.
Dirt induced through improperly installed, improperly serviced
or inadequate elements damages and wears out engines. Always
keep the element clean. Never run the generator without the air
¿Oter.
1. RemovHDLU¿Oter cover.
2. Wash in soapy water. SqueezH¿Oter dry in clean cloth (do not
twist).
3. You may wish to drop a bit of engine-oil to avoid ice blockage
during winter season.
&OHDQDLU¿Oter cover before re-installing it.
Cleaning and Gapping Spark Plug
If the plug is contaminated with carbon, remove the carbon using
a plug cleaner or wire brush. Use F6TC, BPR4ES or Champion
RN14YC.
• Adjust the electrode gap to 0.70 to 0.80 mm (0.028-0.031 in).
• Install the correctly gapped spark plug into the cylinder head
and torque to 15 ft/lbs.
Cleaning Fuel Strainer
Dirt and water in the fuel are removed by the fuel strainer.
1. Remove the strainer cup and throw away water and dirt.
2. Clean the screen and strainer cup with gasoline.
3. Tightly fasten the cup to main body, making sure to avoid fuel
leak.
Periodic Operation and Inspection :
When using the generator as emergency electric power source,
periodic operation and inspection are needed.
Fuel (gasoline) and engine oil will deteriorate with time, and
engine operation and /or failure.
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