Powermate PC0102300 manual Periodic Maintenance

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

ITEM	NOTES	Daily (Before	Initial	Every	Every
		operation)	20 hours	50 hours	100 hours
Spark Plug	Check condition. Adjust gap and			ü
	clean. Replace if necessary.
Engine Oil	Check oil level.	ü
	Replace.		ü		ü
Air Filter	Clean, replace if necessary.			ü
Fuel Filter	Clean fuel filter and fuel tank strainer.				ü
	Replace if necessary.
Fuel Line	Check fuel hose for cracks or other	ü
	damage. Replace if necessary.
Exhaust	Check for leakage. Retighten or	ü
System	replace gasket if necessary.
	Check muffler screen. Clean/replace				ü
	if necessary.
Carburetor	Check choke operation.	ü
Starting	Check recoil starter operation.	ü
System
Fittings/	Check. Replace if necessary.				ü
Fasteners

MAINTENANCE

SPARK PLUG

Remove the spark plug and clean the electrodes section with a wire brush or sandpaper. Next, set the gap at .028/.031 inches (0.7-0.8 mm) by adjusting the negative electrode. Replace the spark plug with correct torque: 14 ft-lb (20 N.m)

Replace with only the same type of spark plug which was removed. An improper spark plug can cause the engine to overheat, emit smoke, or otherwise perform poorly.

OIL TYPE

Use new good quality oil, SE, SF, or SD grade. The oil to be used depends upon the temperature at which the engine is operated:

Below 32° F (0° C) . . . . . . . . .SAE 10W, 10W-30, or 10W-40 32 to 80° F (0 to 25° C) . . . . . .SAE 20W, 10W-30, or 10W-40 80 to 95° F (25 to 35° C) . . . . .SAE 30W, 10W-30, or 10W-40 Above 95° F (35° C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SAE 40W

OIL REPLACEMENT

1.Change oil while engine is warm.

2.Place the generator unit on a level surface.

3.Remove the oil filler cap.

4.Open the oil drain plug and let oil drain completely into a pan placed under the engine.

5.Check gaskets. Replace if required.

6.Reinstall the oil drain plug and refill engine with clean oil.

7.Replace the oil filler cap.

AIR FILTER CLEANING

1.Unscrew the air filter cover.

2.Remove filter element and wash well in solvent.

3.Pour a small amount of oil onto the filter element and gently squeeze out any excess oil.

4.Replace the filter element and air filter cover.

5.Be sure the filter cover seals properly all around.

FUEL VALVE FILTER CLEANING

1.Remove the cup at the bottom of the fuel valve with a small wrench.

2.Remove the fuel valve filter.

3.Clean and wash out the filter and cup and replace.

FUEL STRAINER CLEANING

1.Remove the plastic fuel strainer, located below the fuel tank cap.

2.Wash the strainer in solvent and replace.

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