Engine Air Cleaner
Once each year service the air cleaner, as follows. If operating in a dusty environment, service more often.
1. Turn the generator off.
2. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel.
3. Remove filter cartridge - Remove the service cover by disengaging three clips and detaching cover, starting with the bottom two clips and the top clip last. Gently move the end of the filter back and forth, then rotate while pulling straight out.
Engine Coolant System

It is important that the cooling system of the engine be maintained properly to ensure proper performance and longevity.

WARNING Hot pressurized coolant could cause serious

injury.

• DO NOT open radiator cap when hot.

• Before servicing, allow coolant to cool.

NOTICE:

Alcohol or methanol based anti-freeze or plain

4. Clean outlet tube and check Vacuator™

valve - Use a clean cloth to wipe the

water are not recommended for use in the cooling system at

filter sealing surface and the outlet tube

any time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

surfaces. Make sure that all contaminant

 

 

 

 

 

 

The cooling system must be maintained according to the

is removed before the new filter is

inserted. Be careful to not damage the sealing area on

recommended maintenance schedule and inspection should

the tube.

include:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visually check and physically squeeze Vacuator valve

•

The regular removal of dust, dirt, and debris from the

attached to service cover to make sure it is flexible and

 

radiator core and fan shroud.

 

 

 

 

 

not inverted, damaged or plugged.

•

Inspection of coolant hoses and components for leaks,

5. Clean filter - Use a soft bristle brush to loosen dirt

 

especially at the radiator hose connections. Tighten

 

and a vacuum cleaner to remove dirt and debris. Low

 

hose clamps if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) may also be used to

•

Check radiator hoses for swelling, separation,

blow away dirt. Replace filter cartridge if any holes are

 

hardening, cracks, or any type of deterioration.

 

detected in filter media.

•

Inspect the radiator cap to ensure proper sealing.

6. Install clean filter properly - Insert the filter carefully.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coolant

 

 

 

 

Seat the filter by hand, making certain it is completely

 

 

 

 

into the air cleaner housing before securing the cover

With the engine cold, check the coolant level in the coolant

in place. To complete a tight seal, apply pressure by

hand at the outer rim of the filter, not the flexible center.

recovery bottle (see Controls). Specifications for the coolant

(Avoid pushing on the center of the urethane end cap.)

system can be found in the Maintenance chart of this manual.

No cover pressure is required to hold the seal.

Coolant Specification - ethylene glycol 50-50 mixture w/

NEVER use the service cover to push the filter into

distilled water.

NOT

 

 

place! Using the cover to push the filter in could cause

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

damage to the housing, cover, or fasteners and will void

 

 

 

 

for

 

 

 

 

 

 

the warranty. If the service cover hits the filter before

 

 

 

 

 

it is fully in place, remove the cover and push the filter

 

 

 

 

 

(by hand) further into the air cleaner and try again. The

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cover should go on with no extra force.

 

 

 

 

 

REPRODUCTION

7. Reinstall service cover - Once the filter is in place, reinstall the service cover, positioning the cover with the arrow and the word TOP to the top. Fasten the top clip first, the bottom two clips last. Make sure that all mounting bands, clamps, bolts, and connections in the entire air cleaner system are tight and verify absence of holes in piping - repair if needed.

8. Replace 15 Amp fuse in control panel.

9. Turn the generator on.

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