Change Engine Oil; Air Filter; Service Spark Plug - Generac 49-ST-CSA El Manual Del Propietario

Maintenance and Troubleshooting
For 4000 PSI Units
5. Insert dipstick into oil filler neck without
screwing it in.
Figure 4-11. Safe Operating Range
6. Add recommended
necessary.
7. Install oil fill cap/dipstick and hand-tighten.
NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill
location. It is only necessary to use one oil fill
point.

Change Engine Oil

When using power washer under extreme,
dirty, dusty conditions, or in extremely hot
weather, change oil more frequently.
NOTE: Don't pollute. Conserve resources.
Return used oil to collection centers.
Change oil while engine is still warm from
running, as follows:
1. Place power washer on a flat, level
surface.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug and place the wire where it
cannot contact spark plug.
3. Clean area around oil fill, and oil drain
plug.
4. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick.
5. See Figure 4-12. Remove oil drain plug
and drain oil completely into a suitable
container.
6. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely.
7. See Figure 4-11. Slowly pour oil into oil fill
opening until oil level is between L and H
marks on dipstick. DO NOT overfill.
8. Install oil fill cap/dipstick and hand-tighten.
9. Wipe up any spilled oil.
10. Properly dispose of oil in accordance with
all applicable regulations.
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engine oil as
Figure 4-12.Oil Drain Plug

Air Filter

Engine will not run properly and may be
damaged if run with a dirty air cleaner. Service
air cleaner more frequently in dirty or dusty
conditions.
To service air cleaner:
1. Remove air cleaner cover.
2. Remove filter element(s).
3. Inspect filter element(s) and replace if
damaged. To order replacements, contact
Generac Customer Service at 1-888-
GENERAC (888-436-3722) for the name
of your nearest IASD.
4. Tap paper filter element several times on
hard surface to remove dirt. Compressed
air (not exceeding 30 psi (207 kPa) can
also be used to blow through filter element
from the inside.
5. Use a clean, damp cloth to wipe dirt from
inside air cleaner cover.
6. Put cleaned or new filter element(s) in
place. Verify gasket is in place (if
equipped).
7. Install air cleaner cover. Tighten air
cleaner screws or fasteners securely.

Service Spark Plug

To service spark plug:
1. Clean area around spark plug.
2. Remove and inspect spark plug.
3. See Figure 4-13. Inspect electrode gap
with feeler gauge and reset spark plug gap
(A) to specifications listed on Product
Specification Sheet.
A
Figure 4-13. Spark Plug
Owner's Manual for Power Washer
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