Product Manual

Engine (cont’d)
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Clean air filter
WARNING
Never run the generator without the air filter. Rapid engine wear will result.
1. Unsnap or unscrew the air cleaner cover clips, remove the air cleaner cover, and remove the
element.
2. Wash the air cleaner element in a solution of household detergent and warm water, then rinse
thoroughly, or wash in nonflammable or high flashpoint solvent. Allow the air cleaner element to
dry thoroughly.
3. Soak the air
cleaner element in
clean engine oil
and squeeze out
the excess oil.
The engine will
smoke during
initial startup it too
much oil is left in
the air cleaner
element.
4. Reinstall the air
cleaner element
and the cover.
Note: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean the filter. Pressurized air can damage the
filter and solvents will dissolve the filter.
Clean fuel valve
sediment cup
The sediment cup prevents dirt or water which may be in the fuel tank from entering the carburetor. If
the engine has not been run for a long time, the sediment cup should be cleaned.
1. Close the fuel valve and remove the sediment cup.
2. Remove the O-ring and filter from the sediment cup.
3. Clean the sediment cup, O-ring, and filter in nonflammable or high flash point solvent.
4. Reinstall the filter, O-ring, and sediment cup.
5. Open the fuel valve and inspect for any leakage.