Predator 57080 - Air Filter Maintenance; Spark Arrestor Maintenance; Spark Plug Maintenance

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ITEM 57080
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
Air Filter Element Maintenance
1. Loosen screws and remove the Air Filter Access
Panel on the left side of the Generator.
Access
Panel
2. Unsnap the Air Filter Cover Clip and remove
Air Filter Cover. See figure below.
3. Remove Air Filter.
Air Filter
Cover
Air Filter
Housing
Clip (not shown)
4. Cleaning:
• For “paper” filter elements:
To prevent injury from dust and debris,
wear ANSI-approved safety goggles,
NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator, and
heavy-duty work gloves. In a well-ventilated
area away from bystanders, use pressurized
air to blow dust out of the air filter.
• For foam filter elements:
Wash the element in warm water and
mild detergent several times. Rinse.
Squeeze out excess water and allow it to dry
completely. Soak the filter in lightweight oil
briefly, then squeeze out the excess oil.
5. Install the cleaned filter.
6. Secure the Air Filter Cover and replace the
Access Panel before use.
Spark Arrestor Maintenance
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND FIRE: Operate only with proper spark arrestor installed.
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation.
A spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or
regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.
1. Allow the Generator to cool completely.
2. Remove the Screws from the back of the Generator.
3. Remove the Tail Pipe and Spark Arrestor.
4. Clean the Spark Arrestor using a wire brush
(sold separately). Replace arrestor if damaged.
5. WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL BRUSH FIRE, secure
Spark Arrestor back in place immediately
after cleaning and before further operation.
Spark Plug Maintenance
1. Loosen two screws and remove the Access
Panel on the left side of the Generator.
Access
Panel
2. Disconnect Spark Plug Cap from end of plug.
Clean out debris from around Spark Plug.
0.7 - 0.8 mm
0.028 - 0.031 in.
Spark
Plug
Spark
Plug
Cap