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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING/REPLACING THE AIR FILTER
See Figure 30.
Keep air filter clean. A dirty air filter can cause poor performance
and decrease the service life of the product. NEVER operate
the generator without an air filter in place.
l Turn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for 30 min-
utes.
l Rotate the knob counterclockwise and remove the cover.
l Remove the air filter from the air cleaner housing and place
it in a suitable cleaning container. Replace the air filter if
damaged.
NOTE: The air filter may be covered in oil. Use an appropriate
container.
l Wash the air filter by submerging the filter in a solution of
household detergent soap and warm water. Slowly squeeze the
filter to thoroughly clean.
NOTICE
DO NOT twist or tear the air filter during
cleaning or drying. Only apply slow but firm squeezing ac-
tion.
l Rinse the air filter by submerging it in fresh water and applying
a slow squeezing action. Allow the filter to dry thoroughly.
NOTICE
Do not pollute. Follow the guidelines of the
EPA or other governmental agencies for proper disposal of
hazardous materials. Consult local authorities or reclama-
tion facility.
l Dip the air filter in clean engine oil then squeeze out all excess
oil. The engine will smoke when started if too much oil is left
in the filter.
l Install the air filter in the air cleaner housing and reinstall the
air filter cover.
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
See Figures 31 - 32.
For optimal performance, change the engine oil according to the
figures specified in the maintenance schedule or the engine
manual (if applicable). When using the generator under extreme,
dirty, dusty conditions or in extremely hot weather, change the
oil more frequently.
NOTE: Change the oil while the engine is warm but not
hot. Warm engine oil drains more quickly and thoroughly than
cool lubricant. Contact with hot lubricant will cause serious burns.
l Turn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for 30 min-
utes.
l Place the generator on a level surface in a well-ventilated area.
To change the engine oil:
l Clean the area around the oil dipstick.
l Slowly unscrew and remove the oil dipstick.
l Place an oil pan (or suitable container) under the oil drain bolt.
l Remove the oil drain bolt and allow the oil to drain.
l After the oil has drained completely, replace the oil drain bolt.
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FIG. 30
B
A
C
A - Air filter cover
B - Air filter
C - Knob
FIG. 31
A - Oil drain bolt
A
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