Exhaust System Maintenance and Inspection
Venturi / Throttle Control Device Maintenance and Inspection
NOTICE The venturi and throttle body components have been specifically designed and calibrated to meet the fuel system requirements of the engine.
NOTICE A dirty air cleaner may significantly alter the venturi performance.
When inspecting the venturi and throttle body, check for the following items:

• Inspect air cleaner element according to the recommended maintenance schedule found in this section.

• Check fuel lines for cracking, splitting, or chaffing, Replace if any of these conditions exist.

• Check for leaks at the throttle body and intake manifold.

Leaks at all fittings.

Ensure the venturi and throttle body are securely mounted.

When inspecting the exhaust system, check for the following

• Inpect oxygen sensor eletrical connector to ensure

items:

connector is seated and locked, check wires to ensure

 

• Inspect exhaust manifold at the cylinder head for leaks

there is no cracking, splitting, chaffing, or burning.

and that all retaining bolts and shields (if used) are in

Replace as necessary.

place.

• Inspect exhaust pipe connection for leaks. Repair as

 

• Inspect manifold to exhaust pipe fasteners to ensure

necessary.

they are tight and that there are not exhaust leaks.

 

Repair as necessary.

 

Engine Exterior

Periodically inspect the engine exterior for contamination and potential damge from dirt, leaves, rodents, spider webs, insects, etc. and remove.

When Calling for Assistance

 

 

 

NOT

 

 

You must have the following informati n at hand if it is

1. Obtain the unit Model Number and Serial Number

from the unit ID label. See Features and Controls

necessary to contact a local service center regarding

for location of the label or refer to the information

service or repair of this unit:

for

 

 

 

recorded on the inside front cover of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

installation manual.

 

 

REPRODUCTION

 

 

 

2. Obtain the engine identification numbers from the

engine label.

Storage

The generator is designed for long term service as a backup generator. There is no need to take any storage precautions. However, if it becomes necessary to take the system out of service for an extended period, call Technical Services at 888 575-8226, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM CT for specific recommendations.

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