Engine maintenance, Periodic maintenance – Powermate PW0872400.01 User Manual

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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 .028/.031
inches (0.7-0.8 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, SE, SF, or SD grade. 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 VALVE FILTER CLEANING
1.

Remove the cup at the bottom of the fuel valve with a
small wrench.

2.

Remove the fuel valve filter.

3.

Clean and wash out the filter and cup and replace.

FUEL STRAINER CLEANING
1.

Remove the plastic fuel strainer, located below the fuel
tank cap.

2.

Wash the strainer in solvent and replace.

ENGINE 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.

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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

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 perform
poorly.

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