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10. "HOW – TO" MAINTENANCE
10.1. CLEANING AIR FILTER:
CAUTION
Do not wash the elements with kerosene, petrol
or oil.
A dirty air filter element will make the starting of the
generator difficult. It will also cause the generator
to under- perform and may cause permanent dam-
age. Always keep the air filter element clean.
10.1.1. The urethane foam element must be
washed with a cleaning detergent. After cleaning it
ensure that it is dried properly before reinstalling.
Please clean every 100 hours.
10.1.2. Clean the paper element by tapping and
blowing it gently to remove dirt and dust. Never
use oil to clean the paper element. Please clean
every 50 hours and replace every 200 hours.
Please clean the air filter elements more often
when operating in dusty environments.
10.2. CLEANING AND ADJUSTING SPARK
PLUG:
10.2.1. If the spark plug is clogged with carbon
please clean it using a plug cleaner or wire brush.
10.2.2. Always check electrode gap after cleaning.
Adjust gap to 0.03 inches (0.7mm to 0.8mm).
10.3. CLEANING FUEL STRAINER:
Please note that dirt and water in the fuel are
removed by the fuel strainer.
10.3.1. Remove the strainer cup and clean it prop-
erly by removing the water and dirt collected.
10.3.2. Clean the screen and strainer cup with
petrol.
10.3.3. Fasten the cup tightly to the main body and
ensure that there are no fuel leaks.
10.4. FUEL HOSE REPLACEMENT:
WARNING
Please take extreme caution when replacing the
fuel hose as petrol is extremely flammable and
dangerous.
DO NOT SMOKE OR EXPOSE TO OPEN
FLAMES whilst doing this.
10.4.1. Please ensure that the fuel hose is re-
placed every 500 hours. Do not attempt to do this
whilst there fuel cock is open.
10.4.2. Please replace the fuel hose immedi-
ately should a leak develop or if the fuel hose is
perished.
11. TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE:
11.1. Before transporting the generator please
ensure that the fuel cock is in the "OFF" position.
Contact with a hot engine or exhaust system can
cause severe burns and or fires, always allow for
the engine to cool down prior to transporting and
or storing.
Always ensure that the generator is transported
and or stored in a flat horizontal position. Tilting of
the unit may cause fuel spillage which may result
in a fire.
11.2. Before storing the generator for an extended
period of time please ensure that the area of stor-
age is free from excessive water, dust and humid-
ity. Please follow the table below:
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