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MAINTENANCE
CHECKING/CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
For proper performance and long life, keep air
filters clean.
1. Remove the 4 access panel screws with a
screwdriver and then remove panel.
2. Loosen the air filter screw and remove the air
filter panel (Fig.18 & 19).
3. Remove the air filter (Fig.20).
4. If the filter element is dirty, clean with warm,
soapy water. Rinse and let dry.
5. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the elements,
then squeeze it out.
6. Replace the elements into the air filter box.
7. Replace air filter cover and tighten the air filter
screw.
8. Replace the access panel and tighten the 4
access panel screw.
NOTE: Do not run the generator without the air
filter. Rapid engine wear will result.
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the 4 access panel screws with a
screwdriver and then remove panel.
Note: Drain the used oil while the engine is warm.
Warm oil drains quickly and completely.
2. Place a suitable container under the engine to
catch the used oil. Remove the oil filler cap and
pour out the old oil into the container.
3. With the engine in a horizontal position, fill to
the top of the oil filler neck with the
recommended oil.
4. Replace the oil filler cap then reinstall the
access panel and tighten the panel screws
securely.
Note: Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmful to the environment. If you change oil
please dispose of it properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling centre. Do not
discard it in household waste, dump it on the
ground or pour it down a drain.
FUEL TANK FILTER
After every 100 hours of running or every 6 months
the fuel tank filter should be removed and cleaned.
Remove the fuel cap and the filter, clean the filter
thoroughly using an environmentally friendly water
based degreasing agent and re-fit.
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
Fig. 20
