Owner's Manual

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ITEM 59304
SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP
Air Filter Element Maintenance
1. Remove the Air Filter Cover and the
air filter elements and check for dirt.
Clean as described below.
2. Cleaning:
• For “paper” filter elements:
To prevent injury from dust and debris,
wear ANSI-approved safety goggles,
NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator, and
heavy-duty work gloves. In a well-ventilated
area away from bystanders, use pressurized
air to blow dust out of the air filter.
• For foam filter elements:
Wash the element in warm water and
mild detergent several times. Rinse.
Squeeze out excess water and allow it to dry
completely. Soak the filter in lightweight oil
briefly, then squeeze out the excess oil.
3. Install the cleaned filter.
4. Secure the Air Filter Cover before use.
Spark Arrestor Maintenance
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND FIRE: Operate only with proper spark arrestor installed.
Operation of this generator may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation.
A spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or
regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.
1. Allow the Generator to cool completely.
2. Remove the Bolts that hold the Spark
Arrestor Bracket in place.
3. Clean the Spark Arrestor using a wire brush
(sold separately). Replace arrestor if damaged.
4. WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY
FROM ACCIDENTAL BRUSH FIRE, secure
Spark Arrestor back in place immediately
after cleaning and before further operation.
Spark Plug Maintenance
1. Disconnect spark plug cap from end of plug.
Clean out debris from around spark plug.
2. Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plug.
3. Inspect the spark plug:
If the electrode is oily, clean it using a clean, dry rag.
If the electrode has deposits on it, polish it using
emery paper. If the white insulator is cracked or
chipped, the spark plug needs to be replaced.
NOTICE: Use only F6RTC type spark plug or equivalent.
Using an incorrect spark plug may damage the engine.
4. When installing a new spark plug,
adjust the plug’s gap to the specification on the
Specifications chart. Do not pry against the
electrode, the spark plug can be damaged.
5. Apply anti-seize material to Spark Plug threads.
Install the new spark plug or
the cleaned spark plug into the engine.
• Gasket-style:
Finger-tighten until the gasket
contacts the cylinder head,
then tighten about 1/2-2/3 turn more.
• Non-gasket-style:
Finger-tighten until the plug
contacts the cylinder head,
then tighten about 1/16 turn more.
NOTICE: Tighten the spark plug properly.
If loose, the spark plug will cause the
engine to overheat.
If overtightened, the threads in the
engine block will be damaged.
6. Apply dielectric spark plug boot protector
(not included) to the end of the spark plug
and reattach the cap securely.