MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTOR
Check and clean the spark arrestor after every
100 hours of use or 6 months.
1. Stop the inverter and let it cool for several
minutes if running.
2. Move the inverter to a flat, level surface.
3. Remove the screws holding the muffler cover
in place (see Figure 23).
Figure 23: Remove screws holding muffler cover
4. Loosen the clamp holding the spark arrestor
onto the muffler.
5. Slide the spark arrestor band clamp off the
spark arrestor screen.
6. Pull the spark arrestor screen off the muffler
exhaust pipe.
7. Using a wire brush, remove any dirt and debris
that may have collected on the spark arrestor
screen.
8. If the spark arrestor screen shows signs of wear
(rips, tears or large openings in the screen),
replace the spark arrestor screen.
9. Install the spark arrestor components in the
following order:
a. Place spark arrestor screen over the muffler
exhaust pipe. Push on the screen until it fully
bottoms out.
b. Place the spark arrestor band clamp over
the screen and tighten with a flathead
screwdriver
10. Replace the discharge gate.
CLEANING THE INVERTER
It is important to inspect and clean the inverter
before every use.
Clean All Engine Air Inlet and Outlet Ports - Make
sure all engine air inlet and outlet ports are clean
of any dirt and debris to ensure the engine does
not run hot.
STORAGE
WARNING
NOTICE
Never store an inverter with fuel in
the tank indoors or in a poorly
ventilated area where the fumes
can come in contact with an
ignition source such as a: 1) pilot
light of a stove, water heater,
clothes dryer or any other gas
appliance; or 2) spark from an
electric appliance.
Gasoline stored for as little as 60 days can go
bad, causing gum, varnish and corrosive
buildup in fuel lines, fuel passages and the
engine. This corrosive buildup restricts the flow
of fuel, preventing an engine from starting after
a prolonged storage period.
Proper care should be taken to prepare the inverter
for any storage
1. Clean the inverter as outlined in Cleaning the
Inverter.
2. Siphon all gasoline from the fuel tank as best as
possible.
3. Start the engine and allow the inverter to run until
all the remaining gasoline in the fuel lines and
carburetor is consumed and the engine shuts off.
4. Drain any remaining fuel from the float bowl. See
Draining the Float Bowl on page 19.
5. Change the oil (see Changing Engine Oil on page
18).
6. Remove the spark plug (see Spark Plug
Maintenance on page 20) and place about 1
tablespoon of oil in the spark plug opening. While
placing a clean rag over the spark plug opening,
slowly pull the recoil handle to allow the engine to
turn over several times. This will distribute the oil
and protect the cylinder wall from corroding
during storage.
7. Replace the spark plug (see Spark Plug
Maintenance on page 20).
8. Move the inverter to a clean, dry place for storage.
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