Alpha Technologies AlphaGen ACX2000i 120V - Operator's Manual - Manual (Page 24)

24 041-036-B000-001, Rev. A (07/2013)
3.4 Servicing the Air Cleaner
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor. To prevent carburetor malfunction, service the air
cleaner regularly. Service more frequently when operating the generator in extremely dirty areas.
Do not use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning. They are flammable and explosive
under certain conditions.
WARNING! FIRE HAZARD
Never run the generator without the air cleaner, otherwise rapid engine wear may result.
CAUTION!
1. Loosen the panel screws and remove the side maintenance panel.
2. Remove three air cleaner retaining screws. Remove the air cleaner cover and check the air cleaner
element. Clean or replace the element if necessary.
3. Wash the element in a non-flammable or high flash point solvent and dry it thoroughly.
4. Soak the element in clean engine oil and squeeze out the excess oil.
5. Reinstall the air cleaner element and the air cleaner cover. Tighten the cover screws securely.
6. Reinstall the maintenance cover and tighten the screws securely.
Maintenance Cover
Maintenance
Cover Screws
Air Cleaner
Element
Air Cleaner
Cover
Air Cleaner
Screws
3.0 Maintenance
Figure 3-4, Cleaning the Air Filter
Solvent Oil