Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance
See the Honda Owner’s Manual for instructions on how to properly maintain the engine.
Contact an authorized Honda service dealer for engine maintenance and repairs. In some locations, authorized Honeywell service dealers are also Honda service dealers. Contact your local dealer before transporting your generator for service.
WARNING
Gasoline and flammable solvents can cause fire or explosion. NEVER use gasoline or flammable sol- vent to clean air filter element.
•Use only household soap and water to clean air filter element.
WARNING
Frequent or prolonged contact with engine oil may cause skin cancer.
•Immediately after handling engine oil, thoroughly wash hands and any areas of skin exposed to engine oil, with soap and water.
Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen
WARNING
Muffler reaches temperatures that can cause serious burns if touched. NEVER touch hot surfaces.
Generator muffler is equipped with spark arrestor screen, which must be cleaned according to maintenance sched- ule (Table 2).
To clean spark arrestor screen, you will need:
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Wire brush
1.Stop generator if engine is running. Allow to com- pletely cool.
2.Place generator on a flat, level surface.
3.Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the spark arres- tor screws and washers.
4.Remove the spark arrestor.
C
B
FIGURE 31: Spark Arrestor Assembly
5.Inspect the spark arrestor screen.
If the screen is damaged or excessively worn, replace the spark arrestor.
If the screen is in good condition, clean using a wire brush.
FIGURE 32: Clean Screen
6.Reinstall spark arrestor carefully aligning screw holes.
HW7000EH Portable Electrical Generator Owner’s Manual | www.honeywellgenerators.com | 23 |
