SGW-250SS — MAINTENANCE
General Inspection
At least daily or prior to each use, the welder/AC generator should be cleaned and inspected for deficiencies. Check for loose, missing or damaged nuts, bolts or other fasteners. Also check for fuel or oil leaks.
Engine Side:
For a more detail engine maintenance schedule refer to the HONDA Engine Operator's Manual.
Air Cleaner:
Every 50 hours: Remove air cleaner element by removing the wing bolts and screws. Inspect and clean heavy duty paper element by tapping it several times or blow with compressed air (not to exceed 30 psi). If element is too dirty or damaged, replace. Clean foam element with liquid detergent and hot water or with kerosene. Wrap foam element in a cloth and squeeze dry. Wipe any dirt from the inside of the air cleaner body and cover using a moist rag. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air chamber that leads to the carburetor.
Place the foam air filter element to the air cleaner body. Be sure the gaskets are in place, then reinstall the paper air filter element and cover. Tighten the air filter wing bolt securely.
Cleaning the Fuel Strainer
Clean the fuel strainer if it contains dust or water. Remove dust or water in the strainer cap and wash it in gasoline. Securely fasten the fuel strainer cap so that fuel will not leak. Check the fuel strainer every 200 hours of operation or once a month.
Removing Water from the Fuel ank
After prolonged use, water and other impurities accumu- late in the bottom of the fuel tank. Occasionally remove the drain cock and drain the contents. During cold weather, the more empty are inside the tank, the easier it is for water to accumulate inside the tank. This can be reduced by always keeping the fuel tank as full as pos- sible.
Fuel Addition
Always add clean, fresh unleaded fuel. Always pour through mesh lining.
Rectifier Fins
Periodically inspect the rectifier fins for contamination. ALWAYS keep fins free of dirt.
Air Removal
If air enters the fuel system of a gasoline engine, starting becomes impossible. After running out of gasoline, or after disassembling the fuel system, bleed the system by following this procedure:
Turn the operation switch to the ‘ON’ position for
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