Westinghouse WGen6000, User Manual

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Cleaning the Air Filter 

- Continued from Page 25

NOTICE

Never dispose of soap cleaning solution used to clean 

the air filter by dumping the solution into a sewer, on the 

ground, or into ground water or waterways. Always be 

environmentally responsible. Follow the guidelines of the 

EPA or other governmental agencies for proper disposal 

of hazardous materials. Consult local authorities or 

reclamation facility.

7. 

Dispose of used soap cleaning solution properly.

8.  Dry the air filter elements by again applying a slow 

firm squeezing action.

9. 

Once the air filters are dry, coat the air filters with 

clean engine oil.

10. 

Squeeze the filters to remove any excess oil.

11. 

Install the filters back into the unit. Make sure the 

gray (fine) air filter goes in first followed by the black 

(coarse) air filter on the outside. 

12. 

Install the air filter cover and secure the air filter assembly.

SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE

The spark plug must be checked and cleaned after every 

100 hours of use or 6 months and must be replaced after 

300 hours of use or every year.

1. 

Stop the generator and let it cool for several minutes if 

running.

2. 

Move the generator to a flat, level surface.

3. 

Remove the spark plug boot by firmly pulling the 

plastic spark plug boot handle directly away from the 

engine (see Figure 23).

NOTICE

Never apply any side load or move the spark plug laterally 

when removing the spark plug. Applying a side load or 

moving the spark plug laterally may crack and damage the 

spark plug boot.

Figure 23 

- Remove Spark Plug Boot

4.  Clean area around the spark plug.
5.  Using the spark plug socket wrench provided, remove 

the spark plug from the cylinder head.

6.  Place a clean rag over the opening created by the 

removal of the spark plug to make sure no dirt can get 

into the combustion chamber.

Inspect the spark plug for: 

• 

Cracked or chipped insulator

• 

Excessive wear

• 

Spark plug gap (the acceptable

limit of 0.027–0.032 in.

[0.70 – 0.80 mm]).

NOTICE

Use only recommended spark plugs when servicing. 

The manufacturer is not responsible for engine 

damage when using spark plugs not recommended 

by the manufacturer.

7. 

Install the spark plug by carefully following the steps 

outlined below:

a. 

Carefully insert the spark plug back into the 

cylinder head. Hand-thread the spark plug until it 

bottoms out.

b. 

Using the spark plug socket wrench provided, turn 

the spark plug to ensure it is fully seated.

c. 

Replace the spark plug boot, making sure the boot 

fully engages the spark plug’s tip.

Recommended Spark Plug Replacement:

NGK: (1034) BP7ES (Replacement) 

Torch: F7TC (OE Spark Plug)

Westinghouse Part Number: 180526

MAINTENANCE 

SPARK PLUG GAP