Powermate PM400911 User Manual
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The generator engine is equipped with a dry element
air filter to block particles in the combustion air from
getting into the engine and causing excessive engine
wear. Over time this dirt builds-up on the filter, restricting
the amount of combustion air available to the engine, in
turn leading to a loss of generator power output. To
avoid these problems, periodic replacement of the
engine air filter is recommended at the intervals outline in
the service schedule table on page 25. To change the
air filter, follow the listed steps.
1. Locate the air filter cover snaps as shown in
Fig. D and pull them upward to release the
cleaner cover.
2. Remove the air cleaner cover to access the filter
elements, then remove the dirty paper filter element
and foam element.
3. Carefully wipe the inside of the air cleaner housing
and lid clean with a clean, lint-free rag, taking care
not to knock dirt into the engine intake opening.
4. Wash the foam element in warm soapy water, rinse,
and allow to dry completely. DO NOT oil the foam
element.
5. Place the new paper filter element into the air
cleaner housing, then re-install the foam filter.
6. Complete the replacement by putting the air cleaner
cover back in position and snapping the cover snap
closed.
Correctly maintaining the battery at regular intervals
is vital to ensure consistent engine starting. Poorly
maintained batteries loose charge over time and may not
provide enough power to crank the engine fast enough
for reliable starts. The steps below are suggested to
care for the battery and charger.
1. Access the battery (A) by removing the 3 access
panel screws (B) shown in Fig E using a 5/16"
wrench. The hinge panel (C) is then rotated to
expose the battery.
2. Keep the battery cable clamps at the battery posts
tight and free of corrosion. Replace the battery
cables if cracks are found in the clamps.
3. Check and adjust the level of battery electrolyte
according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions if
not using a “maintenance-free” battery. If electrolyte
is low, add only distilled water to the battery. Do not
add tap water to the battery.
4. Use a battery hydrometer to check the condition of
the electrolyte in each of the battery cells. Follow
the instructions provided by the hydrometer
manufacturer to assess the quality of the battery.
B
B
B
B
A
A
A
A
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
E
E
E
E
R
R
R
R
Y
Y
Y
Y
M
M
M
M
A
A
A
A
II
II
N
N
N
N
T
T
T
T
E
E
E
E
N
N
N
N
A
A
A
A
N
N
N
N
C
C
C
C
E
E
E
E
Fig. D
AIR CLEANER COVER
PAPER FILTER
ELEMENT
AIR CLEANER
BASE
FOAM FILTER ELEMENT
FILTER COVER
SNAPS
FILTER COVER
SNAPS
E
E
E
E
N
N
N
N
G
G
G
G
II
II
N
N
N
N
E
E
E
E
A
A
A
A
II
II
R
R
R
R
F
F
F
F
II
II
L
L
L
L
T
T
T
T
E
E
E
E
R
R
R
R
C
C
C
C
H
H
H
H
A
A
A
A
N
N
N
N
G
G
G
G
E
E
E
E
•
Never run this equipment without the complete
air cleaner system installed on the engine.
Failure to do so will result in premature engine
wear and significantly reduced engine life.
C
CA
AU
UT
TIIO
ON
N
W
WA
AR
RN
NIIN
NG
G
•
Read and understand all warnings and cautions
on page 16 of this manual before preceding with
any battery maintenance.
Fig. E