Spark Plug Maintenance
he spark plug is important for proper engine operation. A good spark plug should be intact, free
1. Pull on the spark plug cap to remove it.
or using the spark plug wrench included with this
k plug. If it is cracked or chipped, discard and replace with a new
lug gap with a gauge (see figure 20). The gap should be 0.7-0.8mm (0.028-
re-using the spark plug, use a wire brush to clean any dirt from around the spark
the generator using the spark plug wrench. Do
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of deposits, and properly gapped. To inspect the spark plug:
2. Unscrew the spark plug from the generat
product (see figure 19).
3. Visually inspect the spar
spark plug.
4. Measure the p
0.031in).
5. If you are
plug base and then re-gap the spark plug.
6. Screw the spark plug back into its place on
not over-tighten spark plug. Recommended tightening of spark plug is ½ to ¾ of a turn
after spark plug gasket contacts spark plug hole. Reinstall the spark plug cap.
PLUG WRENCH
PLUG CAP
0.7-0.8 mm
(0.028-0.031 in)
Figure 19- Removing the spark plug 20- Measuring the spark plug gap
Spa
raining the Fuel Tank
Figure
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lean fuel tank each year or before storing the generator for extended periods of time. To drain the
to the “OFF” position.
and carburetor. Caution: a small amount of
ator) to exposed end of the fuel valve.
, shut off the fuel valve.
up Cleaning” earlier in this section).
a suitable place.
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fuel tank and carburetor:
1. Turn the fuel valve
2. Remove the fuel line between the fuel valve
fuel may leak from the hose during removal.
3. Attach a fuel line (not included with the gener
4. Position fuel line into an appropriate container and open the valve allowing fuel to flow
into the container.
5. Once fuel is drained
6. Start and run the engine until fuel runs out.
7. Remove the fuel filter cup (see “Fuel Filter C
8. Empty the fuel filter cup of any fuel and clean
9. Reinstall the fuel filter cup.
10. Store the emptied gasoline in
CAUTION: Do not store fuel for more than 3 months.
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