Service in-line fuel filter as follows:
1. Turn the fuel supply valve to the closed position and
allow
the set
to
operate
until
it
runs
out
of
fuel. Let
the generator set
cool
down before proceeding.
2.
Remove in-line fuel filter and collect fuel in a suita-
ble container. Discard used fuel filter and install new
fuel filter.Attachfue1 linessecurely tothefuel filterto
prevent fuel leakage.
Models with fuel shutoff located below the fuel tank
have a filter screen mounted inside the fuel shutoff
elbow. The screen should be cleaned when perfor-
mance problems occur or bad fuel is suspected.
1
c
.VALVE
VI
SCREEN
O-RING
FS-1826
IN-LINE
FUEL
FILTER
FIGURE
4-6.
FUEL
FILTER
BATTERY CARE
Electric start models use a 12-volt starting battery that
should be maintained as follows:
Accidental starting of the generator
laWAR"G1
set during maintenance can cause
severe personal
injury
or
death. Disconnect both
generafor set starting baftery cables before perform-
ing maintenance. Remove the negative
(-)
cable first to
reduce the risk
of
arcing.
J.
Ignition of explosive battery gases
liiEi&l
can
cause severepersonalinjury.
Do
not
smoke
or allow any flame, spark, pilot light, arc-
producing equipment
or
other ignition sources near
the
battery.
Battery electrolyte
can
cause severe
IAWARNING]
eye damage
and
skin
burns.
Wear
goggles,
rubber
gloves, and a protective apron
when
working with batteries.
1. Keep the battery case clean and dry. Wipe battery
case with a damp cloth whenever dirtaccumulates.
2.
Make certain that the battery cable connections are
clean and tight Always remove the negative
(-)
cable first to reduce the risk of arcing.
3.
Identify the cable as positive
(+)
or negative
(-)
before making the connection. Always connect the
negative
(-)
cable last to reduce the risk of arcing.
Apply a light coating of petroleum jelly or non-
conductive grease to battery connections to retard
corrosion.
4.
Maintain the electrolyte level by adding distilled
water as needed to reach the split-level marker in
the battery. The water component of the electrolyte
evaporates, but the sulfuric acid component
remains. For this reason, only add water to a low
battery.
5.
Use a battery hydrometer to check the specificgrav-
ity of the electrolyte in each cell.
A
battery should be
charged if the specific gravity measures less than
1.21
5.
When charging the battery, avoid overcharg-
ing. Stop charging battery when the electrolytespe-
cific gravity reaches 1.260, at approximately
80°F
(27OC).
CLEANING THE GENERATOR
SET
Remove spilled
oil
and fuel from the generator set
immediately with a dry rag. Dispose of cleaning rag
properly. Do not allow dirt to accumulate on the engine
cooling fins or on the control componentsand electrical
connections.
A
damp cloth can be used to clean dust
and dirt from the generator set Cleaning solvents can
damage electrical connectors and components and
should not be used.
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