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Maintenance
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 the gure below.
3. Remove Air Filter.
Spark Arrestor Maintenance
WARNING
WARNING
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND FIRE: 
Operate only with proper spark arrestor installed
The operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start 
res around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may be required. The 
operator should contact local re agencies for laws or regulations 
relating to re 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 the arrestor if damaged.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL BRUSH FIRE, 
secure Spark Arrestor back in place immediately after cleaning 
and before further operation.
1. Loosen two screws and remove the Access Panel on the left of the 
generator.
Spark Plug Maintenance
Access 
Panel
Housing
Air Filter
Air Filter 
Cover
Clip (not shown)
2. Disconnect Spark Plug Cap from the end of plug. Clean out debris 
from around Spark Plug.
Spark Plug
Spark Plug
Cap
3. Using the Spark Plug Wrench, remove the Spark Plug.
4. Inspect the Spark Plug: If the electrode is oily, clean it using a 
clean, dry rag. If the electrode has deposits on it, clean it with a 
brass wire brush. If the white insulator is cracked or chipped, 
replace the spark plug.
Operator Position
Operator Position