2. SERVICING THE AIR CLEANER
(See Fig. 5-w)
Maintaining an air cleaner in proper condition is
very important.
Dirt induced through improperly installed, improperly
serviced or inadequate elements damages and
wears out engines. Keep the element always clean.
(a)
Unhook the cover and remove the cleaner element.
q ELEMENT w AIR CLEANER COVER
(b) Paper element: Clean by tapping gently to
remove dirt and blow off dust. Never use oil.
Clean paper element every 50 hours of operation,
and replace element every 200 hours or once a year.
(c)
Urethane form : Wash the element with fresh water.
Squeeze out the water then dry the element. (Do not twist.)
3. CLEANING AND ADJUSTING
SPARK PLUG (See Fig. 5-e,r)
q SPARK PLUG w PLUG WRENCH
(a) If the plug is contaminated with carbon, remove
it using a plug cleaner or wire brush.
(b) Adjust the electrode gap to 0.6 to 0.7 mm
8. "HOW-TO" MAINTENANCE (See Fig. 5)
1. ENGINE OIL CHANGE (See Fig. 5-q)
q OIL DRAIN PLUG
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Change engine oil every 50 hours.
(For new engine, change oil after 20 hours.)
(a) Drain oil by removing the drain plug and the oil
filler cap while the engine is warm.
(b)
Reinstall the drain plug and fill the engine with oil
until it reaches the upper level on the oil filler cap.
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Use fresh and high quality lubricating oil to the
specified level as directed on page 6.
If contaminated or deteriorated oil is used or the
quantity of the engine oil is not sufficient, the engine
damage will result and its life will be greatly shortened.
4. CHECKING CARBON BRUSH
(See Fig. 5-t)
If the brush become excessively worn, its contact
pressure with the slip ring changes and causes a
roughened surface on the slip ring, resulting in
irregular generator performance.
Check the brush every 500 hours or if generator
performance is irregular.
If the brush is 5 mm long or less, replace it with a
new one.
q BRUSH HOLDER w BRUSH
e 5 mm r M5 BOLT : 1 pc.
(a) Disconnect the wire connector and remove the
brush.
(b) Carefully note the brush direction and relative
position with the slip ring when installing new
brush.
5. SPARK ARRESTR
The spark arrester must be cleaned regularly to
keep it functioning as designed.
A clogged spark arrester :
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Prevents the flow of exhaust gas
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Reduces engine output
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Increases fuel consumption
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Makes starting difficult
If the engine has been running, the muffler and the
spark arrester will be very hot. Allow the muffler to
cool before cleaning the spark arrester.
How to remove the spark arrester
(a) Remove the flange bolts from the muffler cover
and remove the muffler cover.
(b) Remove the special screw from the spark
arrester and remove the spark arrester from the
muffler.
SPARK
ARRESTER
SCREEN
SCREW
MUFFLER
Spark plug : BMR4A (NGK)
Make sure the engine is stopped before
starting any maintenance, servicing or repair.
CAUTION
NOTE
It is recommended to use ear protection
when performing operation, maintenance
and repair of the generator set.
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