Hot Max Torches HM2000 - Manual (Page 10)

KDAR Company 9
Item What To Do
Each
Use
First
Month or
20 Hours
Every 3
Months or
50 Hours
Every 6
Months or
100 Hours
Every Year
or 300
Hours
Engine Oil Check Oil Level X
Change X X
Air Cleaner Check X
Clean or Replace X
Sedimant Cap Clean X
Spark Plug Check, adjust gap and clean X
Spark Arrester Clean X
Fuel Tank and Strainer Clean X
Fuel Filter (Attached to fuel
valve)
Clean - Replace if necessary X
Fuel Line Clean - Replace if necessary X
Exhaust System
Check for leakage. Tighten
or replace gasket, if neces-
sary
X
Fittings & Fasteners Check, replace if necessary X
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance
Engine Oil Change
1. Change oil while engine is warm to assure
complete and rapid draining.
2. Generator should be on a level surface.
3. Remove oil filler cap.
4. Place pan under generator to catch oil.
5. Remove oil drain plug.
6. Allow oil to drain completely.
7. Replace drain plug.
8. Refill with recommended oil (page 5).
9. Check oil level.
Oil Filler
Cap
Oil Drain
Plug
Air Cleaner Service
3. Wash the element in a solution of household
detergent and warm water and rinse thoroughly
(a nonflammable or high flash point solvent
can also be used).
4. Allow to dry completely.
5. Pour a small amount of clean
engine oil on the element and
squeeze out the excess.
6. Reinstall air filter element and
replace cover.
1. Unsnap the air cleaner cover clips.
2. Remove the air filter element.
Spark Arrestor Cleaning
1. Engine must be cool and muffler safe to touch
to remove the Spark Arrestor from the muffler.
2. To remove the Spark Arrestor, loosen screw on
clamp and remove the Arrestor. (Make sure to
handle carefully and gently)
3. Brush lightly the element in a solution of
household detergent and warm water and rinse
thoroughly (a nonflammable or high flash
point solvent can also be used).
4. Re-install Arrestor and tighten Clamp.