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MAINTENANCE
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
See Figure 15.
For optimal performance, change the engine oil according
to the gures specied 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minutes.
l Place the generator on a level surface in a well-ventilated
area.
l Loosen screws and remove the engine service cover.
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 ll/
drain hole.
l Tilt the generator to drain the oil.
l After the oil has drained completely, place the generator
in an upright position.
l Rell the oil as described in the Operations section.
l Replace the oil dipstick and hand-tighten.
l Clean up any spilled oil.
l Install the engine service cover and screws. Tighten
securely.
CLEANING/REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG
See Figure 16.
NOTICE
ALWAYS use the Westinghouse OEM
or compatible non-resistor-type spark plug. Use of re-
sistor-type spark plug can result in rough idling, mis-
re, or may prevent the engine from starting.
Make sure the spark is clean and properly gapped. To clean
or replace your spark plug:
l Turn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for
30minutes.
l Place the generator on a level surface in a well-ventilated
area.
l Lift the spark plug service door to gain access to the spark
plug area.
l Remove the spark plug boot by rmly pulling the spark
boot directly away from the engine.
l Clean the area around the spark plug.
l Remove the spark plug with the included spark plug socket
wrench.
NOTICE
Never apply any side load or move the
spark plug laterally when removing the spark plug.
FIG. 15
A - Oil dipstick
l Inspect the spark plug. Replace if electrodes are pitted,
burned, or the insulator is cracked. Only use a recom-
mended replacement plug.
l Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a wire-type
feeler gauge. If necessary, correct the gap by carefully
bending the side electrode.
Spark plug gap: 0.024 - 0.032 in. (0.60 - 0.80 mm)
l Carefully install the spark plug nger tight, then tighten
as additional 3/8 to 1/2 turn with the spark plug wrench.
l Install the spark plug boot and close the spark plug service
door.
A - Spark Plug
B - Spark Plug Boot
C - Insulator
D - Electrode
FIG. 16
C
0.024 - 0.032 in.
(0.60 - 0.80 mm)
A
B
D
A