Air Filter Element Maintenance

1.Routine maintenance to the air cleaner helps maintain proper airflow to the engine. Service the air cleaner according to the following steps every 250 or 500 hours, or more often when using the generator in a dusty area.

2.Wipe off the air cleaner cover.

3.Remove the air cleaner maintenance panel by unscrewing the bolts with 10-mm wrench.

4.Remove the wing nut from the bolt holding the air cleaner cover. Re- move the air cleaner cover.

5.Take out the used air cleaner ele- ment. Replace with a new element.

6.Reinstall the air cleaner cover, tighten the wing nut, then screw back the air cleaner maintenance panel.

Fuel Filter Replacement

WARNING! To prevent serious injury from fire:

Replace the fuel filter in a well-ventilated area away from igni- tion sources. Do not smoke.

1.Wait for engine to cool completely before proceeding.

2.Wear protective gear including, ANSI- approved safety goggles.

3.Turn the fuel valve to the “off” posi- tion.

4.Unscrew the bolt holding the fuel filter to the frame using a 13 mm wrench.

Pull the fuel valve/filter assembly out of the enclosure. Place a bucket un- der the assembly to catch the fuel.

5.Remove the fuel filter cup, and the filter element.

6.Clean the cup of all sediment using a rag or brush.

7.Replace the fuel filter element

8.Reinstall the fuel filter element, fill the cup with fresh and clean diesel fuel and assemble per stps 5 and 4 above.

9.Open the fuel valve until the filter is filled.

10.Remove the hose clamp and slightly remove fuel outlet hose to purge out any trapped air in the line. Re-attach the hose and clamp.

11.Remove four screws and Injector Inspection Cover (49) from top of Sound Shield Panel (41). Place a clean rag under the injector inlet and using two wrenches loosen input line nut by one turn. Tap starter to force fuel out of injector line. When air bubbles stop, re-tighten the input line nut.

REV 09a

SKU 98391

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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Chicago Electric 98391 manual Air Filter Element Maintenance, Fuel Filter Replacement