Generac iX 1600 Manual Del Propietário página 13

CHANGING THE ENGINE OiL
_CAUTION!
Hot oil may cause burns. Allow engine
to cool entirely before draining oil Avoid
prolonged or repeated skin exposure with
used oil. Thoroughly wash exposed areas
with soap.
Change the engine oil after the first five (5) hours of operation.
Changethe engine oil every 100 hours thereafter.To change the
engine oil:
1. Run the generator briefly to warm the engine oil; this also
loosens any engine deposits and makes the used oil flow
easier.
_,CAUTION!
Change the oil only when the fuel tank is low
or nearly empty. Tipping the generator with a
full fuel tank may cause fuel leakage.
2. Place the generator over a drain pan and remove the drain
plug. Tip the generatoron its side to drain the used oil from
the crankcase.
NOTE:
To make draining the 0il easier,a 5" length of vinyl (PVC)hose
with an inside diameter of 1.25" (32ram) any be placed over
the drain lip.
3. Tip the generator upright once the oil has finished draining.
Replace the engine oil with the proper grade called out in
Section "ADDING ENGINE OIL', then replacethe drain plug.
CHANGING THE FUEL FILTER
Locate the fuel filter, just below the engine intake housing (Figure
11). Make sure the FuelShutoff is in the "OFF"(0) position.
1. Remove the pinch clamps securing the fuel filter. Pull the
hosesfree.
Wipe up any fuel spills immediately! Do not
smoke or replace the fuel filter near sparks
or open flame!
2. Replacethe used filter with a new one. Push the fuel hoses
ontothe barbedfilter fittings until they are seated completely.
3. Replace the clamps, making sure they are seated on the
fittings.
Figure 11 - Fue/Fi/ter
OIL FILL PLUG/
OIL DRAIN
FUEL
FILTER
CRANKCASE
VENT HOSE
CARBURETOR
VENT HOSE
CHANGING THE SPARK PLUG
Replacethe spark plug each year, regardlessof how many hours
the generator has been run. Use a NGK BPR7HS that has be
gappedto .030" (.76mm). To replacethe spark plug:
1. Remove the spark plug cover on the top right side of the
generator,just belowthe handle(Figure12).
2. Carefully pull the spark plug lead from the spark plug. Use a
socket wrench to removethe spark plug.
3. Install the new spark plug into the cylinder head. Tighten the
spark plug to 15 ft/Ib.
4. Replacethe spark plug lead,making sure it is fully seated.
5. Replacethe spark plug cover.
Figure 12 - Replace Spark Plug
SPARK PLUG
LOCATION
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