Service Spark Plug; Battery Replacement (If Applicable); Inspect Muffler And Spark Arrester - Generac XC Manuel Du Propriétaire

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Figure 4-3. Air Filter Assembly

Service Spark Plug

To service spark plug:
1. Clean area around spark plug.
2. Remove and inspect spark plug.
3. Inspect electrode gap with wire feeler
gauge and reset spark plug gap to 0.020
in (0.51 mm). See
Figure 4-4. Spark Plug
NOTE: Replace spark plug if electrodes are
pitted, burned or porcelain is cracked. Use
ONLY recommended replacement plug. See
Specifications.
4. Install spark plug finger tight, and tighten
an additional 3/8 to 1/2 turn using spark
plug wrench.
Battery Replacement (if
applicable)
NOTE: The battery shipped with the generator
has been fully charged. A battery may lose
some charge when not in use for prolonged
periods of time. The battery may have to be
charged before the first use. Running the gen-
erator will charge battery.
Accidental Start-up. Disconnect the negative battery
cable, then the positive battery cable when working
on unit. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
See Figure 4-5.
1. Disconnect and remove the battery con-
necting hardware (8mm) and BLACK wire
(B) from the battery's NEGATIVE (-) termi-
nal.
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
Figure 4-4.
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2. Remove the red rubber boot (A) and dis-
connect the battery connecting hardware
(8mm) and RED wire (C) from the bat-
tery's POSITIVE (+) terminal.
3. Install new battery. Secure battery with
strap.
4. Connect RED wire to the POSITIVE (+)
battery terminal (C). Slide rubber boot (A)
over connection hardware.
5. Connect BLACK wire to the NEGATIVE (-)
battery terminal (B).
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Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an
official recycling center in accordance with all local
laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in
environmental damage, death or serious injury.
Inspect Muffler and Spark
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Arrester
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
arrester, 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 arrester
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 arrester, if equipped,
inspect for damage or carbon blockage.
Replace parts as required.
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B
Figure 4-5. Battery Connection
WARNING
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