Winco WL12000HE/K - Manual (Page 12)

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g. Remove oil filler plug and refill with new oil.
Refer to the table on page 5 for the proper
grade of oil based on your operating
temperature.
NOTE: This engine requires 57 to 58 ounces of oil
if it is completely drained. Use caution when refilling
the engine as some residual oil may have remained
in the engine. Always use the dipstick when filling
the engine with oil to prevent overfilling.
h. Replace filler plug.
I. Start the engine up and warm it up.
J. After warming up the engine, recheck the oil
level and refill as necessary to bring it to the
proper level. See page 5 for proper oil level.
2. Checking the Oil Level: The oil level must al-
ways be checked before the engine is started. Take
care to remove any dirt or debris from around the
oil fill plug before removing. Be sure the oil level is
maintained. Fill to the “ FULL” mark on the dipstick.
3. Dual Element Air Filter: Clean and/or replace
foam pre-cleaner and air filter annually or every 100
hours. Service more often under dusty conditions.
WARNING: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Never start or run the engine with the air filter re-
moved
a. Unsnap the air cleaner cover latches and
remove cover
b. Remove the wing nut.
c. Remove the paper filter element and the foam
element from the air cleaner case.
d. Remove the foam filter elements from the paper
filter element.
e, Inspect both filter elements, and replace them
if they are damaged. Always replace the paper
filter element at the scheduled interval.
See page 11.
f. To loosen debris, gently tap the air filter on a
hard surface. If the air filter is excessively dirty
replace with a new filter. You can use pres-
surized air (not to exceed 30 psi.) to clean the
filter. Always blow the compressed air from
inside to the outside.
g. Wash the foam filter element in liquid detergent
and water. Then allow it to thoroughly air dry.
Dip the foam filter element in clean engine oil
and squeeze out all the excess before rein
stalling it. The engine will smoke when started if
too much oil is left in the foam.
h. Clean the dirt from the inside of the air cleaner
body and cover. Reinstall the air filter in
housing making sure the packing is in place
beneath the filter element. Tighten the wing nut
securely.
I Install and secure the cover.
4. Spark Plug: Replace annually or every 300
hours of operation. Always replace with the same
spark plug that came in the engine and check gap
before installing. Spark plug gap is 0.030”. Poor
spark will also occur if spark plug wire does not fit
firmly on spark plug. If this happens, reform the
terminal to fit firmly on spark plug tip.
5. Carbon Canister: Designed to collect, store,
and dispose of fuel vapors created in the fuel tank /
fuel system. The canister should last the life of the
unit as long as it stays dry.
GENERATOR CARE
Proper care and maintenance of the generator is
necessary to ensure a long trouble free life.
1. Exercising The Generator - The generator
should be operated every three to four weeks. It
should be operated for a period of time sufficient
to warm the unit up and to dry out any moisture
that has accumulated in the windings. If left, this
moisture can cause corrosion in the winding. Fre-
quent operation of the engine generator set will also
insure that the set is operating properly should it be
needed in an emergency.
ENGLISH
AIR CLEANER
Inspection
Cleaning
OIL FILTER
Change
OIL FILTER
SEAL
FILTER MOUNTING BASE OIL FILTER SOCKET
AIR CLEANER COVER LATCH
AIR CLEANER CASE
PACKING
FOAM FILTER
ELEMENT
PAPER FILTER
ELEMENT
AIR CLEANER
COVER
WING NUT
AIR CHAMBER
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Operating the engine without an air filter, or with a damaged air
filter, will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear.
This type of damage is not covered by the Distributor’s Limited
Warranty.
Remove the air cleaner cover and inspect the filter elements.
Clean or replace dirty filter elements. Always replace damaged
filter elements.
Pull the air cleaner cover latch to the unlocked position, and
remove the cover.
Remove the paper filter element and foam filter element from
the air cleaner case.
Inspect both filter elements, and replace them if they are
damaged. Always replace the paper filter element at the
scheduled interval (see page
).
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing
engine performance. If you operate the engine in very dusty areas,
clean the air filter more often than specified in the MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE (see page ).
Remove the wing nut from the paper filter element.
Drain the engine oil, and retighten the drain bolt securely.
Remove the oil filter, and drain the oil into a suitable container.
Dispose the used oil and filter in a manner compatible with the
environment.
Use an oil filter socket, rather than a strap wrench, to avoid
striking and damaging the oil pressure switch.
Clean the filter mounting base, and coat the seal of the new oil
filter with clean engine oil.
Use only a Honda Genuine oil filter or a filter of equivalent
quality specified for your model. Using the wrong filter, or a
non-Honda filter which is not of equivalent quality, may cause
engine damage.
Oil filter tightening torque:
Refill the crankcase with the specified amount of the
recommended oil (see page ). Reinstall the oil filler cap and oil
level dipstick.
Start the engine, and check for leaks.
Stop the engine, and check the oil level as described on page .
If necessary, add oil to bring the oil level to the upper limit mark
on the oil level dipstick.
Screw on the new oil filter by hand until the seal contacts the
filter mounting base, then use an oil filter socket tool to tighten
the filter an additional 3/4 turn.
12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m , 9 lbf·ft)
Remove the foam filter element from the paper filter element.
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