Dayton 2ZRP9 - Manual (Page 9)

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Models 2ZRP8, 2ZRP9
Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
governed to operate at speeds close
to 3600 RPM (60Hz) throughout the
operating load range. The no load
speed (before a load is applied) will be
just a bit higher than the load speed
and is normally set to 3750 RPM.
DO NOT TAMPER
WITH THE
GOVERNOR MECHANISM, CHANGE THE
SETTING EXPERIMENTALLY, OR PUSH
THE THROTTLE OPEN IN AN ATTEMPT TO
GENERATE MORE ELECTRICAL CURRENT;
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OR PERSONAL
INJURY MAY RESULT.
GOVERNOR SPEED ADJUSTMENT SHOULD
BE MADE ONLY BY A Dayton Customer
Service Representative.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL:
Check oil level before each operation
and ensure that it is maintained per
Preparing the Generator; Engine Oil
Capacity section.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL:
Change oil after the first 20 hours of
operation. Thereafter it should be
changed every 100 hours.
1. Make sure the unit is on level ground.
Run the engine to warm the oil.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Remove the oil drain plug.
Oil being drained
may be hot. To
reduce the risk of burn injury, handle
with care. Dispose of used oil properly.
4. Drain oil while engine is warm, into a
suitable container.
5. Reinstall the oil drain plug.
6. Remove oil gauge and refill with new oil.
7. Check the oil level as instructed in
Preparing the Generator; Engine Oil
Capacity section.
8. Wipe up any spilled oil.
AIR CLEANER:
RISK OF FIRE OR
EXPLOSION. DO NOT
USE GASOLINE OR LOW FLASH-POINT
SOLVENTS TO CLEAN THE ELEMENT.
CLEAN THE ELEMENT IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA. ENSURE THAT NO
SPARKS OR FLAMES ARE NEAR THE
WORKING AREA, THIS INCLUDES ANY
APPLIANCE WITH A PILOT LIGHT.
CAUTION: NEVER RUN THE ENGINE
WITHOUT THE AIR FILTER, SERIOUS
DANGER CAN RESULT.
Check the air cleaner daily or before
starting the engine. Check for and
correct heavy buildup of dirt and
debris along with loose or damaged
components.
1. Unsnap the air cleaner cover and
remove the elements.
2. Clean the elements:
fOaM PRe-cleaneR eleMent: Wash
the foam pre-cleaner element in warm
water with detergent. Rinse the foam
pre-cleaner element thoroughly until
all traces of detergent are eliminated.
Squeeze out excess water, but do not
wring. Allow the foam pre-cleaner
element to air dry.
Saturate the foam pre-cleaner element
with new engine oil. Squeeze out all
excess oil. DO NOT put engine oil on
the foam damper.
NOTE: Clean the foam pre-cleaner
element every 25 hours of operation
(more often under extremely dusty or
dirty condition)
PaPeR aiR cleaneR eleMent: Do
not wash the paper element or use
pressurized air, as this will damage the
element. Clean by gently tapping the
element to remove dust. Replace the
element if damaged, bent or extremely
dirty. Handle new element carefully; do
not use if the sealing surfaces are bent
or damaged.
NOTE: Replace the paper element every
100 hours (more often under extremely
dusty conditions.)
Reinstall the foam pre-cleaner element
and the paper air cleaner element.
Close air cleaner cover and clasp shut.
CLEANING AND GAPPING SPARK PLUG:
Recommended Spark Plug:
If the plug is contaminated with
carbon,remove it using a plug cleaner
or wire brush. Check the spark plug gap
and reset it if necessary. The spark plug
gaps are listed below. To change the
gap, bendthe side-electrode only, using
a spark plug tool. Install and tighten the
spark plug. Connect the spark plug lead.
SPARK ARRESTOR:
If the generator has been running, the
muffler will be very hot. Allow it to cool
before proceeding.
NOTE: Remove and clean spark arrester
every 100 hours or as necessary.
NOTE: Product users on United States
forest service land, and in some states,
Engine Honda
Spark Plug NGK BPR6ES
Spark Plug Gap 0.7 - 0.8 mm
(0.03 in.)
Torque - New 8.7-10.9 ft-lb
Torque - Retighten 16.6-19.5 ft-lb
OIL DRAIN PLUG