Product Manual

! Unscrew the air filter cover screw, remove the air filter cover and remove the element.

! Wash the air filter element in a solution of household detergent and warm water, then rinse

thoroughly, or wash in nonflammable or high flashpoint solvent. Allow the air filter

element to dry thoroughly.

! Soak the air filter element in clean engine oil and squeeze out the excess oil. The engine

will smoke during initial startup if too much oil is left in the air filter element.

! Reinstall the air filter element and the cover.

Never run the generator without the air filter. Rapid engine wear will result.

Fuel Sediment Cup Cleaning

The sediment cup prevents dirt or water, which may be in the

fuel tank from entering the carburetor. If the engine has not

been running for a long time, the sediment cup should be

cleaned.

! Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. Remove the

sediment cup, O-ring and filter.

! Clean the sediment cup, O-ring and filter in

nonflammable or high flash point solvent.

! Reinstall the filter, O-ring and sediment cup.

! Turn the fuel valve lever ON and check for leaks.

Spark Plug Service

To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits. If

the engine has been running, the muffler will be very hot. Be careful not to touch the muffler.

! Remove spark plug cap.

! Clean any dirt from around the spark plug base.

! Use a spark plug wrench to remove the spark plug.

! Visually inspect the spark plug. Discard it if the insulator is cracked, chipped or fouled.

! Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge. Correct as necessary by carefully bending the

side electrode.

The gap should be: 0.028 0.031 inches (0.70 0.80 mm)