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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
REPLACING THE FUEL FILTER
See Figure 22.
Overtime, the fuel lter may become dirty or clogged.
To reduce the risk of engine failure, replace the fuel lter
according to the gures specied in the maintenance
schedule or the engine manual (if applicable).
lTurn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for
30minutes.
lDrain the fuel tank as described previously.
lRemove the screws securing the control panel.
lRemove the control panel.
lLocate the fuel lter and note the lter’s orientation.
lUsing pliers, squeeze the fuel line clips and slide the
fuel lines away from the lter.
lInstall the fuel lines onto the new lter. Ensure the fuel
lter is oriented correctly.
lReplace the control and tighten screws securely.
CHECKING/ADJUSTING THE VALVE
CLEARANCE
See Figures 23 - 24.
NOTICE
Checking and adjusting valve
clearance must be done when the engine is cold.
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 rocker arm cover and carefully remove
the gasket. If the gasket is torn or damaged, it must be
replaced.
lRemove the spark plug so the engine can be rotated
more easily.
lPull the recoil handle to rotate the engine to top dead
center (TDC). Looking through the spark plug hole; the
piston should be at the top (both valves are closed).
lBoth rocker arms should be loose at TDC on the
compression stroke. If they are not, rotate the engine 360°.
lInsert a feeler gauge between the rocker arm and the
valve stem to measure valve clearance.
Intake Valve Exhaust Valve
Valve
Clearance
0.0031 – 0.0047 in
(0.08 – 0.12 mm)
0.0051 – 0.0067 in
(0.13 – 0.17 mm)
Torque 8-12 Nm 8-12 Nm
lIf an adjustment is necessary, loosen the jam nut.
lSlide the appropriate feeler gauge between the rocker
arm and the valve stem.
lTighten the adjustment screw onto the push rod to
obtain the specied clearance.
NOTE: You should be able to feel the rocker arm touch
the feeler gauge.
A - Fuel Line
B - Fuel Filter
A
A
B
FIG. 22
lHold the adjustment screw in place and tighten the nut.
Torque: 106 inch-pound (12 Nm)
lRecheck valve clearance.
lIf no further adjustments are needed, perform this
procedure on the other valve.
lWhen nished, install the gasket, rocker arm cover, and
spark plug.
FIG. 23
FIG. 24
A - Rocker Arm Cover
B - Bolt
C - Gasket
A - Adjustment Screw
B - Jam Nut
C - Feeler Gauge
D - Rocker Arm
E - Valve Stem
F - Push Rod
B
C
A
B
A
D
C
E
F