Change Engine Oil; Air Filter; Service Spark Plug - Generac A0001468710 Manual De Instrucciones

Figure 4-6. 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 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 and wipe
dipstick clean.
5. See 4-7. Remove oil drain plug (A)
Figure
and drain oil completely into a suitable
container.
A
Figure 4-7. Oil Drain Plug
6. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely.
7. See 4-6. Add recommended engine
Figure
oil. DO NOT overfill. See
Recommendations.
8. See Figure 4-6. Thread dipstick into oil
filler neck. Remove dipstick and verify oil
level is within safe operating range.
9. Install oil fill cap/dipstick, and hand-tighten.
10. Wipe up any spilled oil.
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Engine Oil
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
11. Dispose of oil in accordance with all
applicable regulations.

Air Filter

Engine will not run correctly 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. Clean foam filter element (if equipped) in
warm soapy water. Rinse, and allow to dry
thoroughly. Dip in clean engine oil and
squeeze out excess oil.
5. 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.
6. Use a clean, damp cloth to wipe dirt from
inside air cleaner cover.
7. Put cleaned or new filter element(s) in
place. Verify gasket is in place (if
equipped).
8. 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 4-8. Inspect electrode gap with
wire feeler gauge and replace spark plug if
gap (A) is not within specification listed on
Product Specifications Sheet.
A
Figure 4-8. Spark Plug
NOTE: Replace spark plug if electrodes are
pitted, burned or porcelain is cracked. Use
ONLY recommended replacement plug. See
Product Specifications Sheet.
4. Install spark plug finger tight, and tighten
an additional 3/8 to 1/2 turn using spark
plug wrench.
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