Kipor IG2000 Operation Manual

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9. MAINTENANCE
The purpose of the maintenance and adjustment schedule is to keep the generator in the best
operating condition.
Inspect or service as scheduled in the table below.
■ Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance. If the engine must be run, make sure
the area is well ventilated. The exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas.
■ Use genuine our parts or their equivalent. The use of replacement parts which are not of
equivalent quality may damage the generator.
■ When repairing or replacing the accessories of emission control system, make sure to use
the EPA standard accessories.
Emission control system
Emission source
Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide (NOx), and hydrocarbons. It is very
important to control the emissions of NO
X
and hydrocarbons as they are a major contributor to air
pollution. Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas. The emission of fuel vapors is a source of
pollution as well. The Kipor generator engine utilizes a precise air-fuel ratio and emission control
system to reduce the emissions of carbon monoxide, NO
X
, hydrocarbons, and evaporative fuel
emissions.
Regulation
Your engine has been designed to meet current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the
California Air Resources Board (CARB) clean air standards. The regulations dictate that the
manufacturer provide operation and maintenance standards regarding the emission control
system. Tune up specifications are provided in the Specifications section and a description of the
emission control system may be found in the appendix to this manual, Adherence to the following
instructions will ensure your engine meets the emission control standards.

Kipor IG2000 Specifications

General

Rated Power	1.6 kW
Voltage	230 V
Frequency	50 Hz
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Starting System	Recoil
Weight	22 kg
Engine Type	4-stroke, OHV
Noise Level	54-59 dB(A)
Continuous Operation Time	4 h (at rated load)