Ruud Generator Systems REP Oduction, Service Air Cleaner, Service Spark Plugs, Check V ve Clear

Service Air Cleaner

Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if you run it with a dirty air cleaner. Clean or replace more often if operating under dusty or dirty conditions.

NOTICE Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean the filter. Pressurized air can damage the filter and solvents will dissolve the filter.

To service the air cleaner, follow these steps:

1.Loosen knobs and remove cover. Remove air cleaner by lifting the ends up and out.

2.To loosen debris, gently tap air cleaner on a hard surface. If air cleaner is excessively dirty, replace with a new air cleaner.

3.Install clean (or new) air cleaner inside base and push down until air cleaner snaps in place. See Specifications.

4.Reinstall cover and tighten knobs.

Service Spark Plugs

Changing the spark plugs will help your engine to start easier and run better.

1.Clean area around spark plugs.

2.Remove and inspect spark plugs.

3.Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and reset spark plug gap to recommended gap if necessary (see Specifications).

4.Replace spark plugs if electrodes are pitted, burned or porcelain is cracked, Use the recommended replacement spark plugs. (See Specifications).

5.Install spark plugs and tighten to 180 in.-lbs. (20 Nm).

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					Check V ve Clear
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Maintenance section).

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