Engine Oil Change; Spark Plug Maintenance - Westinghouse WGen7500DF Manuel De L'utilisateur

MAINTENANCE
4. Wipe the dipstick clean, then insert it into the oil filler
neck without screwing it in. Remove the dipstick and
verify that the oil level is within safe operating range..
Safe Operating Range
5. If low, add recommended engine oil incrementally and
recheck until the level is between the L and H marks on
the dipstick. DO NOT overfill. If over the full mark on
the dipstick, drain the oil to reduce the oil level to the
full mark.
6. Replace the oil dipstick and hand-tighten.

ENGINE OIL CHANGE

When using the generator under extreme, dirty, dusty
conditions or in extremely hot weather, change the oil
more frequently. Change the oil while the engine is still
warm from operation.
1. Place the generator on a level surface and allow the
engine to cool for several minutes.
2. With a damp rag, clean around the oil dipstick. Remove
the dipstick and wipe clean.
3. Place an oil pan (or suitable container) under the oil
drain bolt.
4. Using a 10mm wrench, remove the oil drain bolt and
allow the oil the to drain.
Drain bolt
Oil pan
5. Install the oil drain bolt and tighten securely.
Note: A new oil drain plug crush washer is recommended
at each oil change.
6. Slowly pour oil into the oil filler neck until oil the level
is between the L and H marks on the dipstick. Stop
frequently to check the oil level. DO NOT overfill.
Maximum oil capacity: 1.16 Quart (1.1 Liter)
7. Install the oil dipstick and hand-tighten.
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.
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.
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.
Recommended Spark Plug Replacement
Westinghouse
Torch
Model Number
F7TC
WGen7500DF
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)
Side
Electrode
Insulator
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.
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NOTICE
NOTICE
NGK Champion
BP7ES 332
0.024 - 0.032 in.
(0.60 - 0.80 mm)
Autolite
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