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engine Oil drain plug – Remove this drain plug
when draining of the oil from the engine crankcase
is required. Fill with recommeded type oil as listed in
Table 4
16.
engine Oil dipstick – Remove oil dipstick to check
engine oil level.
17.
Fuel drain plug – Remove plug to drain fuel.
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Fuel gauge – This gauge is located on top of the fuel
tank. Read this gauge to determine when fuel is low.
19.
spark plug – Provides spark to the ignition system.
Set spark plug gap to 0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.028 - 0.031 inch)
Clean spark plug once a week.
20.
Recoil starter (pull rope) – Manual-starting method.
Pull the starter grip until resistance is felt, then pull
briskly and smoothly.
21.
Fuel Tank/Cap – Remove fuel cap to add fresh
unleaded fuel. Fuel tank capacity is 10 gallons (38
liters).
22.
Battery – This generator is equipped with a 12 VDC
battery. Replace with only recommended type battery.
23.
Choke lever – Used for starting the engine. Close
the choke lever when starting a cold engine or in
cold weather conditions. The choke enriches the fuel
mixture. Open the choke lever if starting a warm engine
or in warm weather conditions
24.
muffler/Heat shield – Used to reduce noise and
emissions.
NeveR touch this heat shield when the
generator/welder is in use. Always allow time for engine
to cool before servicing.
25.
Oil Filter – Replace oil filter as referenced in
maintenance section of this manual.
26.
engine Oil Filler Hole – Remove cap when the adding
of engine oil is required. See Table 4 for recommended
type engine oil.
27.
air Cleaner – Prevents dirt and other debris from
entering the fuel system. Release retaining clips on top
of air filter cover to gain access to filter element.
NeveR run the engine without an air cleaner.
NOTICE
This
HONda engine is equipped with a low oil
shutdown capability. A built in sensor will automatically
turn off the engine should the oil level fall below a safe
operating condition. Make sure the generator is placed
on level ground. Placing the generator on level ground
will ensure that the low oil sensor will function properly.
COMpOnents (generatOr)
Figure 4. Generator Components (continued)
