Service Spark Plug; Inspect Muffler And Spark Arrestor - Powermate PM1200i Manuel De L'utilisateur

4. Clean air filter cover before installation.
5. Replace engine service panel.
NOTE: To order a new air filter, contact the
nearest authorized service center at 1-800-
445-1805.
Figure 4-4.Air Filter Assembly
Drain Float Bowl
To drain the float bowl:
1. Remove the engine service panel to
access the carburetor.
2. See Figure 4-5. Locate the clear plastic
hose from the float that is exiting out the
bottom of the inverter, and place a suitable
container under it to catch the drained fuel.
Figure 4-5.Float Bowl Hose
3. Loosen the float bowl drain screw until fuel
is seen draining from the float bowl.
4. Allow fuel to drain into the container, and
then tighten the float bowl drain screw.
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5. Install the engine service panel.

Service Spark Plug

To service spark plug:
1. Remove spark plug access cover. See
ure
2. Clean area around spark plug.
3. Remove and inspect spark plug.
4. Inspect electrode gap with feeler gauge
and reset spark plug gap to 0.8 mm (0.032
in). See
NOTE: Replace spark plug if electrodes are
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pitted, burned or porcelain is cracked. Use
ONLY recommended replacement plug. See
Product
5. Install spark plug finger tight, and tighten
an additional 3/8 to 1/2 turn using spark
plug wrench.
6. Install spark plug access cover.

Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrestor

NOTE: It is a violation of California Public
Resource Code, Section 4442, to use or oper-
ate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-
covered, or grass-covered land unless the
exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrestor, as defined in Section 4442, main-
tained in effective working order. Other states
or federal jurisdictions may have similar laws.
Contact original equipment manufacturer,
retailer, or dealer to obtain a spark arrestor
designed for exhaust system installed on this
engine.
NOTE: Use ONLY original equipment replace-
ment parts.
Inspect muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other
damage. Remove spark arrestor, if equipped,
inspect for damage or carbon blockage.
Replace parts as required.
Inspect Spark Arrestor Screen
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2-1.
Figure 4-6.
Figure 4-6.Spark Plug
Specifications.
WARNING
Hot Surfaces. When operating machine, do not
touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away from
combustibles during use. Hot surfaces could
result in severe burns or fire.
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
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