Manual

Figure 13- Air Filter
AIR FILTER
3.5 CLEANSPARKARRESTORSCREEN
The engine exhaust muffler has a spark arrestor screen. Inspect
and cleanthe screenat leastonceeach year (Figure14). If unit is
used regularly,inspect and clean more often.
i_lf using the generator on any forest=covered,
brush=covered or grass=covered unimproved
land, it must equipped with a spark arrestor.
The spark arrestor must be maintained in good
condition by the owner/operator.
Cleanand inspectthe spark arrestorwhen the engineis at ambient
temperatureas follows:
* Loosen the clamp and removethe spark arrestor screenfrom
the muffler.
* Inspect screen and replace if torn, perforated or otherwise
damaged. DO NOTUSE a defective screen. If screen is not
damaged,clean it with commercialsolvent.
* Replacethe spark arrestorand securewith the clamp.
Figure 14 - Spark Arrestor Screen
ARRESTOR
SCREEN
CLAMP
SPARK
ARRESTOR
SCREEN
3.6 GENERAL
The generatorshould be started at least once every seven days
andbe allowedto run at least30 minutes. If this cannot be done
and the unit must be stored for more than 30 days, use the
following information as a guideto prepareit for storage.
NEVER store engine with fuel in tank indoors
or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas where
fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot
light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes
dryer or other gas appliance.
,l_AIIow unit to cool entirely before storage.
3.7 LONGTERMSTORAGE
It is important to preventgum deposits from forming in essential
fuel system parts such as the carburetor,fuel hoseor tank during
storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptiedbefore storageof 30 days or longer,as follows:
* Removeall gasolinefrom the fuel tank.
_,CAUTION!
,l& Drainfuel intoapprovedcontaineroutdoors,away from
openflame. Besure engineisc00i. Donotsmokein the
vicinityor lighta cigarette.
* Start andrun engineuntil enginestops from lack of fuel.
* Allow the engineto cool, then drain oil from crankcase.Refill
with recommendedgrade.
* Removesparkplugand pourabout1/2 ounce (15ml) of engine
oil into the cylinder. Cover spark plug hole with rag. Pull the
recoil starter a couple times to lubricatethe piston rings and
cylinder bore.
A CAUTION!
,l_Avoid spray from spark plug hole when
cranking engine.
* Install and tighten spark plug. Do not connect the spark plug
wire.
* Cleanthegeneratorouter surfaces. Checkthat cooling air slots
and openingson generatorare openand unobstructed.
* Storethe unit in a clean,dry place.
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