Mi-T-M GEN-8000-iMM1E, Operator'S Manual

Operator’s Manual  

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SERVICE

CHECKING/CLEANING AIR FILTER

For proper performance and long life, keep air filter clean.

1. Remove the screws on the access door. Remove door and 

set aside.

2. Remove the air filter case cover.

3. Remove the foam element.
4. If the foam element is dirty, clean with warm, soapy water. 

Rinse and let dry.

5. Apply a light coat of engine lubricant to the element, then 

squeeze it out.

6. Replace the foam element in the air filter unit.
7. Check air filter and replace if needed.
8. Replace the air filter cover and the access door, reinstall 

the screws.

NOTE: Make sure the filter is seated properly inside the 

generator. Installing the filter incorrectly will allow dirt 

to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear.

CHANGING ENGINE OIL

F

or best performance, engine lubricant should be changed 

after every 20 hours or 3 months of operation.

1. Stop the engine. Let cool. 
2. Turn the service door knob to OPEN. 

3. Remove door set aside.
4. Remove the oil cap/dipstick.
5. Place oil pan under the drain hose. Remove the oil plug 

and tilt the generator slightly to drain the oil completely.

NOTE: Drain the lubricant while the engine is still warm 

but not hot. Warm lubricant will drain quickly and more 

completely.

WARNING: DO NOT CHANGE ENGINE LUBRICANT 

WHILE IT IS HOT. ACCIDENTAL CONTACT WITH 

HOT ENGINE LUBRICANT COULD RESULT IN 

SERIOUS BURNS.

6. Reinstall the oil drain plug and tighten securely.
7. Refill with lubricant following the instructions in the Checking/

Adding Lubricant section. For amount of lubricant needed 

to refill, see Product Specifications earlier in this manual 

or the accompanying engine manual, if applicable.

8. Replace and secure the oil cap/dipstick and the service 

door. Move the knob to CLOSED.

NOTE: Used lubricant should be disposed of at an ap

-

proved disposal site. See your local retailer for more 

information.

SPARK PLUG 

The spark plug must be properly gapped and free of depos-
its in order to ensure proper engine operation. To check:

1. Remove the screws on the access door. Remove door and 

set aside.

2. Remove the spark plug cap.

FOAM ELEMENT

SCREWS

ACCESS PANEL