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Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator

NOTE:

To order a new air filter, contact the nearest autho-

rized service center at 1-888-436-3722.

Fig. S

Service Spark Plug

To service spark plug (

Fig. T

Remove spark plug cover.

Clean area around spark plug.

Remove and inspect spark plug.

Inspect electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and

reset spark plug gap to 0.6 - 0.7mm (0.024 - 0.028
in).

Fig. T

NOTE:

Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned or

porcelain is cracked. Use ONLY recommended replacement
plug. See

Product Specifications

Install spark plug finger tight, and tighten an addi-

tional 3/8 to 1/2 turn using spark plug wrench.

Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester

NOTE:

It is a violation of California Public Resource Code,

Section 4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-
covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the
exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined
in Section 4442, maintained in effective working order.
Other states or federal jurisdictions may have similar laws.

Contact original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or
dealer to obtain a spark arrester designed for exhaust
system installed on this engine.

NOTE:

Use ONLY original equipment replacement parts.

Inspect muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other damage.
Remove spark arrester, if equipped, inspect for damage
or carbon blockage. Replace parts as required.

Inspect Spark Arrester Screen (Fig. U)

WARNING:

Hot surfaces. When operating

machine, do not touch hot surfaces. Keep
machine away from combustibles during use.
Hot surfaces could result in severe burns or fire.
(000108)

Clean Spark Arrestor Screen (Fig. U)

The engine exhaust muffler has a spark arrestor screen.
Inspect and clean the screen every 100 hours of opera-
tion or every season, whichever comes first.
To service spark arrestor:
1.

Remove the clamp to remove retainer.

Slide spark arrestor screens out from the muffler

outlet tube.

Inspect screens and replace if torn, perforated or

otherwise damaged. Do NOT use a defective screen.
If screen is not damaged, clean with a commercial
solvent.

Replace the screens, and retainer, and secure with

clamp.

Fig. U

Valve Clearance

If uncomfortable about doing this procedure,

or the proper tools are not available, take gen-

erator to the nearest service center to have

valve clearance adjusted.

Check valve clearance after the first fifty-hours of opera-
tion. Adjust as necessary.

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Intake — 0.10 ± 0.02mm (cold), (0.004" ± 0.001"

inches)

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Exhaust — 0.10 ± 0.02mm (cold) (0.004" ± 0.001"

inches)

Storage

General

DANGER:

Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors

are extremely flammable and explosive. Store
fuel in a well ventilated area. Keep fire and
spark away. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury. (000143)

WARNING:

Risk of Fire. Verify machine has prop-

erly cooled before installing cover and storing
machine. Hot surfaces could result in fire.
(000109)

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