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MAINTENANCE
NOTICE
DO NOT
pollute. Follow the guidelines of the EPA or other
governmental agencies for proper disposal of hazardous
materials. Consult local authorities or reclamation facility.
SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE
Inspect and clean the spark plug after every 100 hours of
use or six months. Replace the spark plug after 300 hours
of use or every year.
NOTICE
ALWAYS
use the Westinghouse OEM or compatible
non-resistor-type spark plug. Use of resistor-type spark
plug can result in rough idling, misfire, or may prevent
the engine from starting.
1.
Place the generator on a level surface and allow the
engine to cool.
2.
Remove the spark plug boot by firmly pulling the spark
boot directly away from the engine.
3.
Clean the area around the spark plug.
4.
Remove the spark plug with the included spark plug
socket wrench.
NOTICE
NEVER
apply any side load or move the spark plug
laterally when removing the spark plug.
5.
Inspect the spark plug. Replace if electrodes are
pitted, burned, or the insulator is cracked. Only use a
recommended replacement plug.
6.
Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a wire-type
feeler gauge. If necessary, correct the gap by carefully
bending the side electrode.
Spark plug gap: 0.024 – 0.032 in. (0.60 – 0.80 mm)
0.024 - 0.032 in.
(0.60 - 0.80 mm)
Insulator
Side
Electrode
7.
Carefully install the spark plug finger tight, then tighten
as additional 3/8 to 1/2 turn with the spark plug wrench.
8.
Attach the spark plug boot.
SPARK ARRESTOR SERVICE
Allow the muffler to cool completely before servicing the
spark arrestor. Check and clean the spark arrestor after
every 100 hours of use or six months. Failure to clean the
spark arrestor will result in degraded engine performance.
1.
Place the generator on a level surface.
2.
Slide in screwdriver into side slot and remove screw
holding clamp (A) on spark arrestor. Pull out spark
arrestor assembly.
3.
Carefully remove the carbon deposits from the spark
arrestor screen with a wire brush. The spark arrestor
must be free of breaks and tears. Replace the spark
arrestor if damaged.
4.
Reinstall the spark arrestor.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
The battery shipped with the generator has been fully
charged. A battery may lose some charge when not in use
for prolonged periods of time.
Note:
Once started, the generator will charge the battery
after 30–60 minutes of use.
The included trickle charger can remain connected and
will maintain the battery for an indefinite period of time. A
red light on the charger indicates charging in progress. A
green light indicates charging complete. Charge in a dry
location.
1.
Plug the charger into the battery charging port on the
control panel.
2.
Plug the wall receptacle end of the battery charger into
a 120 Volt AC wall outlet.
