Clean/Replace Air Filter; Clean/Gap/Replace Spark Plug - Generac GP5000 Manual Del Propietário

Maintenance
Oil Drain Plug
L (Low)
H (High)
Figure 4-1. Oil Drain and Fill Locations
Install oil drain plug and tighten until snug.
4.
Slowly add the recommended type of oil until the
5.
level is near the H(igh) mark on the dipstick.
NOTE: The hash mark closest to the fill plug is the
H(igh) mark.
• For oil type, see Subsection 3.6 — Before Starting
Generator.
•
For oil capacity, see Subsection 6.2 — Engine
Specifications.
Install oil fill plug/dipstick and finger tighten.
6.
Wipe up any spilled oil.
7.
Dispose of used oil at a proper waste collection
8.
center.
NOTE: Check engine oil level before each use.
4.5 — Clean/Replace Air Filter
See Figure 4-2. Clean or replace air filter as follows:
Remove thumb screw to release air filter cover.
1.
Remove air filter.
2.
Wash air filter and air filter cover in soapy water.
3.
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Oil Fill Plug
Dipstick
Oil Fill Plug
Dipstick
Air Filter
Air Filter
Cover
Thumb Screw
Figure 4-2. Clean/Replace Air Filter
Squeeze air filter dry in a clean cloth (DO NOT
4.
TWIST).
Install air filter.
5.
Install air filter cover.
6.
Install thumb screw and tighten until snug.
7.
4.6 — Clean/Gap/Replace Spark Plug
Clean, gap or replace spark plug as follows:
+
Never disconnect a spark plug with the
engine running. Doing so will result in an
electric shock that could result in death or
serious injury.
Remove spark plug cable from spark plug.
1.
NOTE: When disconnecting spark plug cable from
spark plug terminal, always grasp and pull on the
plastic boot at the terminal end of the cable. Pulling
on cable portion can result in parts damage.
Thoroughly clean area around spark plug.
2.
Remove spark plug from cylinder head using a 5/8
3.
inch spark plug socket.
Check condition of threads in cylinder head and on
4.
plug. If necessary, soften deposits with penetrating
oil and clean out with a thread chaser.
See Figure 4-3. Set spark plug gap.
5.
NOTE: For spark plug type and gap, see Subsection
6.2 — Engine Specifications.
Install spark plug into cylinder head.
6.
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