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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CLEANING/REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG
See Figure 17.
NOTICE
ALWAYS use the
Westinghouse OEM or compatible non-resistor-
type spark plug. Use of resistor-type spark plug can
result in rough idling, misre, or may prevent the
engine from starting.
Make sure the spark is clean and properly gapped. To
clean or replace your spark plug:
lTurn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for
30minutes.
lPlace the generator on a level surface in a well-
ventilated area.
lLift the spark plug service door to gain access to the
spark plug area.
lRemove the spark plug boot by rmly pulling the spark
boot directly away from the engine.
lClean the area around the spark plug.
lRemove the spark plug with the included spark plug
socket wrench.
NOTICE
Never apply any side load or
move the spark plug laterally when removing the
spark plug.
lInspect the spark plug. Replace if electrodes are
pitted, burned, or the insulator is cracked. Only use a
recommended replacement plug.
lMeasure the spark plug electrode gap with a wire-type
feeler gauge. If necessary, correct the gap by carefully
bending the side electrode.
Spark plug gap: 0.024 - 0.032 in. (0.60 - 0.80 mm)
lCarefully install the spark plug nger tight, then tighten
as additional 3/8 to 1/2 turn with the spark plug wrench.
lInstall the spark plug boot and close the spark plug
service door.
CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTOR
See Figure 18.
Check and clean the spark arrestor according to the
gures specied in the maintenance schedule or the
engine manual (if applicable). Failure to clean the spark
arrestor will result in degraded engine performance.
lTurn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for
30minutes.
lPlace the generator on a level surface in a well-
ventilated area.
lRemove the two screws securing the spark arrestor
bracket.
lRemove the bracket, screen, and spark arrestor from
the generator.
lGently clean the screen and spark arrestor using a wire
brush.
lReinstall the spark arrestor, screen, and bracket.
Tighten screws securely.
A - Spark Plug
B - Spark Plug Boot
C - Insulator
D - Electrode
FIG. 17
D
C
0.024 - 0.032 in.
(0.60 - 0.80 mm)
A
B
FIG. 18
A - Spark Arrestor
B - Screen
C - Screws
D - Bracket
A
B
D
C