Engine Maintenance; Checking Oil Level; Changing The Oil; Replacing The Spark Plug - Centurion 005577-1 El Manual Del Propietario

Maintenance

3.3.3 ENGINE MAINTENANCE

When working on the generator, disconnect
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spark plug wire from spark plug and keep wire
away from spark plug.

3.3.4 CHECKING OIL LEVEL

See the "Before Starting the Generator" section for information on
checking the oil level. The oil level should be checked before each
use, or at least every eight hours of operation. Keep the oil level
maintained.

3.3.5 CHANGING THE OIL

Change the oil after every 100 hours. If running this unit under
dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change the
oil more often.
Hot oil may cause burns. Allow engine to
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cool before draining oil. Avoid prolonged
or repeated skin exposure with used oil.
Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap.
Use the following instructions to change the oil while the engine
is still warm:
• Clean area around oil drain plug.
• Remove oil drain plug from engine and oil fill plug to drain oil
completely into a suitable container.
• When oil has completely drained, install oil drain plug and
tighten securely.
• Fill engine with recommended oil. (See "Before Starting the
Generator" for oil recommendations).
• Wipe up any spilled oil.

3.3.6 REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG

Use Champion RN9YC spark plug or equivalent. Replace the plug
once each year. This will help the engine start easier and run
better.
1. Stop the engine and pull the spark plug wire off of the spark
plug.
2. Clean the area around the spark plug and remove it from the
cylinder head.
3. Set the spark plug's gap to .070-0.80 mm (0.028-0.031 in.).
Install the correctly gapped spark plug into the cylinder head
(Figure 12).
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Figure 12 - Spark Plug Gap

3.4 SERVICE AIR FILTER

The engine will not run properly and may be damaged if using a
dirty air filter. Clean the air filter once a year (Figure 13). Clean or
replace more often if operating under dusty conditions.
• Remove air filter cover.
• Wash in soapy water. Squeeze filter dry in clean cloth (DO NOT
TWIST).
• Clean air filter cover before re-installing it.
Figure 13 - Air Filter
To order a new air filter, please contact the nearest authorized
service center at 1-888-436-3722.
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