MAINTEN N ANCE
Generator m
maintenance consists of
unit clean a
nd dry. Be sure to store
clean and dr
ry environment, where
exposed to
excessive dust, dirt, mo
corrosive va
apors. Cooling slots sho
clean and fr
ree from clogs.
Note: Do no
ot use a garden hose to
generator. W
Water can enter the fue
system and
cause problems. In add
and dirt bui
ldup on the generators
windings, th
he resistance of these w
decrease.
•
To clea
an the generator, use a
to wip
pe the exterior surfaces.
•
Use a
soft bristle brush to loo
dirt of
f oil.
•
Use a v
vacuum cleaner to pick
and de
ebris.
•
Compr
ressed air (not to excee
be use
ed to blow away dirt.
SPARK PLUG
G
•
Remov
ve the spark plug
•
Remov
ve the carbon deposits
•
Check
for discoloration. Stand
color.
•
Check
spark plug gap
Make certai
in the spark plug gap is
0.7 ‐0.8mm
(0.028 ‐ 0.031 in.).
AIR FILTE
R
•
Unscre
ew the bolt from the ai
cover,
and remove the air cle
f keeping the
e the unit in a
it will not be
oisture or any
uld always be
clean the
el and intake
dition, if water
internal
windings will
a damp cloth
.
osen caked on
k up loose dirt
ed 25 psi) may
dard is tan in
r cleaner
eaner cover.
8
•
Check the air cleaner ele
C
they are clean and in go
t
•
If
f the air filter is dirty, re
t
the element.
•
Wash i
•
Squeez
•
Soak oi
•
Squeez
•
R
Reinstall the air cleaner
secure the cover by sett
s
spring.
s
RECEPTACLES
This ge
enerator is equipped w
Recept
tacles
NEMA
A 5‐20R: 125 Volt, 20 Am
Recept
tacle
Figure
2. L5‐30R: 120Volt, 30
Recept
tacle
ement to be sure
ood condition.
emove and clean
n solvent
ze
il
ze dry
element and
ting the cover
ith the following
mp GFCI Duplex
0Amp Twist Lock