EarthQuake MC43ES - Manual (Page 17)

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Operator’s Manual
800 Watt Inverter Generator
Air Filter
Maintaining an air filter cleaner in proper condition is very
important. Dirt induced through improperly installed,
improperly serviced, or inadequate filters damages and wears
out engines. Keep the filter clean.
Cleaning / Replacing Air Filter:
1. Remove the side panel on the starter handle side of the
generator by loosening the four screws holding it in
place. SEE FIGURE 8
2. Remove the air filter cover by loosening the one screw
holding it in place and then remove the air filter.
3. Replace with a new oiled filter, or wash the current
filter with warm water and mild soap. Remember to
thoroughly oil the foam filter with 30 or 40 weight motor
oil and squeeze out any excess oil before reinstalling it.
NOTE: Make sure to press the filter evenly into place to
ensure that the foam is fully seated into its sealed
position.
4. Reconnect the air filter cover and secure it with the screw.
5. Reconnect the side panel, securing with the four screws.
Fuel Tank Strainer
Cleaning / Replacing:
1. Remove the fuel tank cap and strainer. SEE FIGURE 9
2. Clean the strainer with solvent. If damaged, replace.
3. Wipe the strainer and reinsert it.
NOTE: Make sure the tank cap is tightened securely.
Spark Arrester
Cleaning / Replacing:
1. Remove the muffler shroud. SEE FIGURE 10
2. Remove muffler clamp using a flathead screwdriver to
remove the spark arrester.
4. Remove the carbon deposits on the spark arrester using a
wire brush. If damaged, replace.
5. Reinstall the spark arrester.
6. Reinstall the muffler shroud.
Spark Plug
The recommended spark plug is a Torch
CMR6A (NGK 1223) .
For maintenance and care of the spark plug go online to
www.getearthquake.com for instructions or call Earthquake
customer service.
Carburetor
Never tamper with factory setting of the carburetor.
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 10
FIGURE 9
WARNING
ALWAYS BE SURE THE TANK CAP IS TIGHTENED
SECURELY TO PREVENT FUEL SPILLS.
THE ENGINE AND MUFFLER WILL BE VERY HOT
AFTER THE ENGINE HAS BEEN RUNNING. ALLOW
ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE CLEANING/REPLACING
PARTS.
AVOID TOUCHING THE ENGINE OR MUFFLER
WHILE THEY ARE STILL HOT WITH ANY PART OF
YOUR BODY OR CLOTHING DURING INSPECTION
OR REPAIR.
AIR FILTER COVER
SIDE PANEL
AIR FILTER
POR
TA
-0007R1
MUFFLER
CLAMP
SPARK
ARRESTER
MUFFLER
SHROUD
POR
TA
-0009R1
FUEL TANK STRAINER
FUEL TANK CAP
POR
TA
-0008R1