Replacement Part List

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CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTOR
Check and clean the spark arrestor after every 100
hours of use or 6 months.
1. Stop the generator and let it cool for several
minutes if running.
2. Move the generator to a at, level surface.
3. Remove heat shield around the spark arrestor.
4. Using a at head screw driver remove the screw
holding in the spark arrestor.
5. Using a wire brush, remove any dirt and debris that
may have collected on the spark arrestor screen.
6. If the spark arrestor screen shows signs of wear
(rips, tears or large openings in the screen), replace
the spark arrestor screen.
7. Place spark arrester back over muer tip and
secure screw.
CLEANING THE GENERATOR
It is important to inspect and clean the generator before
every use.
Clean All Engine Air Inlet and Outlet Ports – Make
sure all engine air inlet and outlet ports are clean of any
dirt and debris to ensure the engine does not run hot
(see Figure 38).
Figure 38 - Engine Air Inlet and Outlet Ports
Clean All Engine Cooling Fins – Use a damp rag and
a brush to loosen and remove all dirt on or around the
engine’s cooling ns (see Figure 39).
Figure 39 - Engine Cooling Fins
Clean All Alternator Cooling Air Inlets and Exhaust
Ports – Make sure the cooling air inlets and exhaust
ports of the alternator are free of any debris and ob-
structions. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dirt and
debris stuck in the cooling air inlets and exhaust ports
(see Figure 40 and Figure 41).
General Cleaning of the Generator – Use a damp rag
to clean all remaining surfaces.
MAINTENANCE
Figure 40 Figure 41