Powermate PM0123250.03 - Manual (Page 10)

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SPARK PLUG
Remove the spark plug and clean the electrodes section
with a wire brush or sandpaper. Next, set the gap at .024/.031
inches (0.6-0.8 mm) by adjusting the negative electrode .
Replace the spark plug with correct torque: 14 ft-lb (20 N.m)
OIL TYPE
Use new good quality oil, SJ or later service category.
The oil to be used depends upon the temperature at which the
engine is operated:
Below 32° F (0° C) . . . . . . . . .SAE 10W, 10W-30, or 10W-40
32 to 80° F (0 to 25° C) . . . . . .SAE 20W, 10W-30, or 10W-40
80 to 95° F (25 to 35° C) . . . . .SAE 30W, 10W-30, or 10W-40
Above 95° F (35° C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SAE 40W
OIL REPLACEMENT
1. Change oil while engine is warm.
2. Place the generator unit on a level surface.
3. Remove the oil filler cap.
4. Open the oil drain plug and let oil drain completely into a
pan placed under the engine.
5. Check gaskets. Replace if required.
6. Reinstall the oil drain plug and refill engine with clean
oil.
7. Replace the oil filler cap.
AIR FILTER CLEANING
1. Unscrew the air filter cover.
2. Remove filter element and wash well in solvent.
3. Pour a small amount
of oil onto the filter
element and gently
squeeze out any
excess oil.
4. Replace the filter
element and air filter
cover.
5. Be sure the filter
cover seals properly
all around.
FUEL STRAINER CLEANING
1. Remove the plastic fuel strainer, located below the fuel
tank cap.
2. Wash the strainer in solvent and replace.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
ITEM NOTES
Daily (Before
operation) Initial
20 hours
Every
50 hours
Every
100 hours
Spark Plug
Check condition. Adjust gap and
clean. Replace if necessary. ü
Engine Oil Check oil level.
ü
Replace.
ь ь
Air Filter Clean, replace if necessary.
ü
Fuel Filter
Clean fuel filter and fuel tank strainer.
Replace if necessary. ü
Fuel Line
Check fuel hose for cracks or other
damage. Replace if necessary. ü
Exhaust
System Check for leakage. Retighten or
replace gasket if necessary. ü
Check muffler screen. Clean/replace
if necessary. ü
Carburetor Check choke operation.
ü
Starting
System
Check recoil starter operation.
ü
Fittings/
Fasteners
Check. Replace if necessary.
ü
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Replace with only the same type of spark plug which
was removed. An improper spark plug can cause the
engine to overheat, emit smoke, or otherwise per-
form poorly.
LOCK SCREW
FRONT
COVER
BAFFLE
FILTER
ELEMENT
BACK
COVER