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WING NU"
FIG. 10
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Change the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or
once each year, whichever comes first. This will help your
engine to start easier and run better. Set spark plug gap
(Fig. 12) to 0.030 inch (0.76mm).
Remove spark plug
access cover to gain access to the spark plug.
.030" (#6 rnrn) _,_
FEELER GAUGE t
SPARK
PLUG
CLEAN SPARK ARRESTOR
The engine exhaustmuffler
has a spark arrestor screen.
The screen should be inspected every 100 operating hours
or once each year, whichever comes first.
CAUTION:
LET THE MUFFLER COOL BEFORE i
_k
WORKING ON IT. CONTACT WITH A HOT MUF-
I
FLER ORENGINE CAN CAUSESEVERE BURNS.
NOTE:
If you use your generator on any forest-covered,
brush-covered or grass-covered
unimproved land, it must
have a spark arrestor. The spark arrestor must be cleaned
and maintained in good condition by the owner or operator.
The preceding is required by law in the State of California.
Other states my have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands.
Clean and inspect the spark arrestor as follows (Fig. 11 )
•
Remove four screws, then remove the exhaust outlet
pipe and its gasket.
•
Clean the screen with a commercial cleaning solvent.
•
Inspect the screen and replace if torn, performed
or
otherwise
damaged.
DO NOT USE
a defective
screen.
•
Use a new gasket and install the exhaust outtet pipe.
Retain with four screws.
FIG. 12
CLEAN ENGINE
Inspect the engine frequently and clean when its cooling
fins are dirty. Clean the engine cooling fins. Also clean the
air intake screen around the starter housing.
EXHAUST
OUTLET
PIPE
SCREWS
(4)
SCREEN
FIG. 11
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