Guardian Technologies 005282 - Manual (Page 23)

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4.4 CHANGING THE ENGINE
AIR CLEANER
4.4.1 7, 13, AND 16KW GENERATORS
See Figures 1.1 and 1.2, for the location of the air
cleaner. Use the following procedures (Figure 4.6,
7kW; Figure 4.8, 13/16kW):
1. Lift the roof and remove the door.
2. Turn the two screws counterclockwise to loosen.
3. Remove the cover and air filter.
4. Wipe away dust or debris from inside of the air
box and around edges.
5. Install the new air cleaner into the air box.
6. Install the cover. Turn the two cover screws clock-
wise to tighten.
See the Service Schedule section for air cleaner main-
tenance. See the Specifications section for air filter
replacement part number.
Figure 4.6 — 7 kW, Engine Air Cleaner Location
Air
Cleaner
3/4”
Hole
4.4.2 10KW GENERATORS
See Figure 1.2 for the location of the air cleaner. Use
the following procedure (Figure 4.7):
1. Lift the roof and remove the door.
2. Turn the worm gear clamp screw counterclock-
wise to loosen.
3. Pull the old filter off the divider panel hub.
4. Wipe away dust or debris from the panel hub.
5. Install the new air cleaner onto the hub.
6. Turn the worm gear clamp screw clockwise to
tighten.
7. Replace door and roof.
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Figure 4.7 — 10kW Engine Air Cleaner
Air Filter
Control
Panel
Figure 4.8 — 13 kW and 16 kW Engine
Air Cleaner
Cover
Filter
Screw
4.5 SPARK PLUG(S)
Reset the spark plug(s) gap or replace the spark
plug(s) as necessary. See the Service Schedule section
for maintenance requirements.
1. Clean the area around the base of the spark
plug(s) to keep dirt and debris out of the engine.
2. Remove the spark plug(s) and check the condi-
tion. Replace the spark plug(s) if worn or if reuse
is questionable. See the Service Schedule section
for recommended inspection. Clean by scraping
or washing using a wire brush and commercial
solvent. Do not blast the spark plug(s) to clean.
Section 4 — Maintenance
Air-cooled Generators