sunjoe SJG4100LP - Stopping the Generator and Maintenance; General Maintenance and Cleaning Procedures

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Stop the Generator
Emergencystop
To stop the unit quickly in an emergency:
1. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position (Fig. 27).
2. Close the cylinder valve completely.
Normalstop
To stop the engine under normal operating conditions:
1. Remove any load from the generator.
2. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position (Fig. 27).
3. Close the cylinder valve completely.
mWARNING! Allow a minimum of 30 minutes of “cool
down”timebeforestorage.Heatcreatedbymuerand
exhaust gases could be hot enough to cause serious burns
and/or ignite combustible objects.
Maintenance
Normal maintenance, replacement or repair of emission control
devicesandsystemsmaybeperformedbyanyqualied
repair establishment or individual with original or equivalent
parts. Warranty and recall repairs must be performed by an
authorized service center; please contact Snow Joe
®
+
Sun Joe
®
customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE
(1-866-766-9563) for assistance.
mWARNING! Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing
themachine,shutoengine,andremovethebattery,waitfor
all moving parts to stop. Allow 30 minutes of cool down time
before performing any maintenance. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in serious personal injury or property
damage.
mWARNING! When servicing, use only recommended
or equivalent replacement parts. Use of any other parts can
create a hazard or cause product damage.
NOTE: Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc.
Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate
this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced.
Please contact Snow Joe
®
+ Sun Joe
®
customer service center
at1-866-SNOWJOE(1-866-766-9563)oraqualiedservice
center for assistance.
General Maintenance
Keep the generator in a clean and dry environment where it is
not exposed to dust, dirt, moisture, or corrosive vapors. Do not
allow the cooling air slots in the generator to become clogged
with foreign material such as leaves, etc.
Do not use a garden hose to clean the generator. Water
entering the fuel system or other internal parts of the unit can
cause problems that will decrease the life of the generator.
Close propane cylinder valve completely. Inspect all hoses
before each use. Replace any damaged hoses before using the
generator.
CleaningtheGenerator
1. Use a soft bristle brush and/or vacuum cleaner to loosen
and remove dirt and debris.
2. Clean air vents with low pressure air that does not exceed
25 psi.
3. Wipe the exterior surfaces of the generator with a damp
cloth.
CleaningtheAirFilter
Forproperperformanceandlonglife,keepairlterclean.
1. Rotatetheairlterlockknobcounterclockwisetorelease.
Removecoverandthelterelementinside(Fig.28).
2. Clean air vents with low pressure air that does not exceed
25 psi.
3. Ifthelterelementisdirty,cleanwithwarm,soapywater.
Rinse and let dry.
4. Applyalightcoatofenginelubricanttothelterelement,
then squeeze it out.
5. Replacetheelementintheairlterunit.
START
ON
OFF
Fig.27
Engineswitch
Fig.28
Airlter
lock
knob
Filter
element