Installation Guide

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NOTICE If stepper motor does not move, please make
sure the stepper motor connector is attached.
Service the Spark Plugs
WARNING
Unintentional sparking could cause fire or electric shock
resulting in death or serious injury.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR
GENERATOR
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
Changing the spark plugs will help your engine to start easier
and operate better.
1. Push the ON/OFF Switch on the back of the generator to
the “OFF” (0) position.
2. Remove utility power to the generator to de-energize the
battery charger.
3. Unlock and open the roof as described in theAccess
Panelssection of this manual.
4. Remove the battery panel.
5. Remove the 15 Amp fuse from the fuse holder located
behind the battery panel.
6. Disconnect the negative (-) cable at the battery.
7. Clean the area around spark plugs.
8. Remove and inspect spark plugs.
9. Check electrode gap (A) with wire feeler gauge (B) and
reset spark plug gap to recommended gap if necessary
(seeEngine Specificationsat the end of this manual).
10. Replace the spark plugs if the electrodes are
pitted, burned or the porcelain is cracked. Use the
recommended replacement spark plugs(seeEngine
Specificationsat the end of this manual).
11. Install the spark plugs and tighten them to 180 in/lbs (20
Nm).
12. Connect the negative (-) cable at the battery.
13. Install the 15 Amp fuse into the fuse holder.
14. Install the battery panel.
15. Close and lock the roof.
16. Restore utility power to the generator.
17. Push the ON/OFF Switch on the back of the generator to
the “ON” (I) position.
18. Set the generator mode to AUTO.
Engine Air Cleaner
WARNING
 Gaseous vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
• Never start and run the engine with the air cleaner
assembly (if equipped) or the air filter (if equipped)
removed.
1. Push the ON/OFF Switch on the back of the generator to
the “OFF” (0) position.
2. Remove utility power to the generator to de-energize the
battery charger.
3. Unlock and open the roof as described in theAccess
Panelssection of this manual.
4. Remove the battery panel.
5. Remove the 15 Amp fuse from the fuse holder located
behind the battery panel.
6. Disconnect the negative (-) cable at the battery.
7. Remove filter cartridge.
8. Clean the outlet tube and check the Dust Unloader Valve
(if equipped) - Use a clean cloth to wipe the filter sealing
surface and the outlet tube surfaces. Make sure that all
contaminant is removed before the new filter is inserted.
Do not damage the sealing area on the tube. Check and
squeeze the Dust Unloader Valve that is attached to the
service cover to make sure it is flexible and not inverted,
damaged orplugged.
9. Clean the filter - Use a soft bristle brush to loosen dirt and
a vacuum cleaner to remove dirt and debris. Replace the
filter cartridge if you find any holes in the filter media.
10. Install the clean filter correctly - Insert the filter carefully.
Seat the filter by hand. Make sure it is completely seated
in the air cleaner housing before you put the cover in
place.
11. Install the service cover. Make sure that all mounting
bands, clamps, bolts, and connections in the entire air
Not for
Reproduction