Spark Arrestor; Service Air Filter; Valve Clearance; General - Generac GP1800 Manual De Propietario

Maintenance
Figure 8 - Spark Plug Gap

3.3.7 SPARK ARRESTOR

The engine exhaust muffler has a spark arrestor screen. Inspect and
clean the screen at least once each year (Figure 9). If unit is used
regularly, inspect and clean more often.
If using the generator on any forest-covered, brush-covered
or grass-covered unimproved land, it must equipped with a
spark arrestor. The spark arrestor must be maintained in good
condition by the owner/operator.
Clean and inspect the spark arrestor as follows:
1. Remove clamp and spark arrestor from muffler.
2. Inspect screen and replace if torn, perforated or otherwise
damaged. DO NOT USE a defective screen. If screen is not
damaged, clean it with commercial solvent.
3. Replace the spark arrestor and clamp.
Figure 9 - Spark Arrestor
Muffler
12
NOTICE:
Clamp
Screen

3.4 SERVICE AIR FILTER

The engine will not run properly and may be damaged if using a
dirty air filter. Clean the air filter every 25 hours (Figure 10). Clean or
replace more often if operating under dusty conditions.
1. Remove air filter cover.
2. Wash in soapy water. Squeeze filter dry in clean cloth (DO NOT
TWIST).
3. Clean air filter cover before re-installing it.
Figure 10 - Air Filter
UNLOCK MOVE TO
COVER
THE RIGHT

3.5 VALVE CLEARANCE

• Intake — 0.10 ± 0.02 mm (cold), (0.004 ± 0.001 in)
• Exhaust — 0.15 ± 0.02 mm (cold) (0.006 ± 0.001 in)
After the first 50 hours of operation, check the valve clearance in
the engine and adjust if necessary.
Important: If feeling uncomfortable about doing this procedure or
the proper tools are not available, please take the generator to the
nearest service center to have the valve clearance adjusted. This is a
very important step to ensure longest life for the engine.

3.6 GENERAL

The generator should be started at least once every 30 days and be
allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot be done and the unit
must be stored for more than 30 days, use the following information
as a guide to prepare it for storage.
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NEVER store engine with fuel in tank indoors
or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas where
fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot
light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes
dryer or other gas appliance.
AIR
FILTER
AIR FILTER
COVER