Operator’s Manual
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SERVICE
MAINTENANCE
Normal maintenance, replacement or repair of emission con-trol devices
and systems may be performed by any qualified repair establishment or
individual with original or equivalent parts. Warranty and recall repairs
must be performed by an authorized service center; please contact cus
-
tomer service for assistance.
WARNING: BEFORE INSPECTING, CLEANING OR SERVICING
THE MACHINE, SHUT OFF ENGINE, WAIT FOR ALL MOVING
PARTS TO STOP, AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
AND MOVE IT AWAY FROM SPARK PLUG. ALLOW 30
MINUTES OF COOL DOWN TIME BEFORE PERFORMING
ANY MAINTENANCE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING: WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY RECOMMENDED OR
EQUIVALENT REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY OTHER
PARTS COULD CREATE A HAZARD OR CAUSE PRODUCT
DAMAGE.
WARNING: DO NOT TAMPER WITH, ADJUST, OR MODIFY THE
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) SENSOR MODULE ON YOUR
GENERATOR. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAN CAUSE THE MONITOR TO MALFUNCTION WHICH CAN
RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTICE: Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged, missing,
or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely
all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until all missing
or damaged parts are replaced. Please contact customer service or a
qualifed service center for assistance.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Keep the generator in a clean and dry environment where it is not
exposed to dust, dirt, moisture, or corrosive vapors. Do not allow the
cooling air slots in the generator to become clogged with foreign materi-
al such as leaves, etc.
Do not use a garden hose to clean the generator. Water entering the fuel
system or other internal parts of the unit can cause problems that will
decrease the life of the generator.
To clean the unit:
1. Use a soft bristle brush and/or vacuum cleaner to loosen and remove
dirt and debris.
2. Clean air vents with low pressure air that does not exceed 25 psi.
3. Wipe the exterior surfaces of the generator with a damp cloth.
CHECKING/CLEANING AIR FILTER
For proper performance and long life, keep air filter clean.
1. Rotate knob counterclockwise to release. Remove cover and set aside.
2. Remove the filter element.
3. If the filter element is dirty, clean with warm, soapy water. Rinse and let
dry.
4. Apply a light coat of engine lubricant to the element, then squeeze it
out.
