Spark Plug Maintenance - Westinghouse iGen2600 Manuel De L'utilisateur

MAINTENANCE

SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE

The spark plug must be checked and cleaned after ev-
ery 100 hours of use or 6 months and must be replaced
after 300 hours of use or every year.
1. Stop the inverter and let it cool for several minutes
if running.
2. Move the inverter to a flat, level surface.
3. Remove the engine service panel by unlocking
knob and locate spark plug boot at top of engine
(see Figure 17).
Figure 17: Locate Spark Plug
4. Remove the spark plug boot by firmly pulling the
plastic spark plug boot handle directly away from
the engine.
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.
5. Clean area around the spark plug.
6. Using the spark plug socket wrench provided,
remove the spark plug from the cylinder head (see
Figure 18).
Figure 18: Use Spark Plug Wrench to Remove the Spark Plug
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7. 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.
8. Inspect the spark plug for:
• Cracked or chipped insulator
• Excessive wear
• Spark plug gap of 0.032 in. (0.80 mm).
If the spark plug fails any one of the
conditions listed above, replace the plug.
Only use the recommended spark plug. See chart below.
Using a non- recommended spark plug could result in
damage to the engine.
9. 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.
d. Install the spark plug access cover.
Recommended Spark Plug Replacement:
Westinghouse Torch Spark
plug
180532 E6RTC
SPARK PLUG GAP
NOTICE
NGK Bosch
BPR6HS WR7BC
AC Delco
R43FS