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7. MAINTENANCE
The purpose of the maintenance and adjustment schedule is to keep the generator in the best
operating condition.
■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 Kipor parts or the equivalent. The use of replacement
parts which are not of equivalent quality may damage the generator.
7.1 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.
Modification
Modification of the emission control system may lead to increased emissions. Modification is defined
as the following:
z Disassembling or modifying the function or parts of the intake, fuel or exhaust system.
z Modifying or destroying the speed governing function of the generator.
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