Spark Arrestor Service; Storage - Westinghouse iGen4500cv Manual De Instrucciones

MAINTENANCE

SPARK ARRESTOR SERVICE

Check and clean the spark arrestor after every 100 hours
of use or six months. Failure to clean the spark arrestor will
result in degraded engine performance.
1. Place the generator on a level surface and allow the
muffler to cool before servicing the spark arrestor.
2. Remove the cover screws and the muffler cover. Use a
screw driver to remove the spark arrestor.
3. Carefully remove the carbon deposits from the spark
arrestor screen with a wire brush. The spark arrestor
must be free of breaks and tears. Replace the spark
arrestor if damaged.
Cover Screws
Spark Arrestor
Spark Arrestor: Part# 6790
4. Reinstall the spark arrestor and muffler cover.

STORAGE

Proper storage preparation is required for trouble-free
operation and generator longevity.
Gasoline stored for as little as 30 days can deteriorate,
causing gum, varnish, and corrosive buildup in fuel lines,
fuel passages and the engine. This corrosive buildup
restricts the flow of fuel, which can prevent the engine
from starting after a prolonged storage period. The use
of fuel stabilizer significantly increases the storage life of
gasoline. Full-time use of fuel stabilizer is recommended.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for use.
STORAGE TIME
Less than 1 month
2 to 6 months
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NOTICE
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE
No service required.
Fill with fresh gasoline and add
gasoline stabilizer. Drain the
carburetor float bowl.
STORAGE TIME
6 months or longer
SHORT TERM STORAGE
• Allow the generator to cool a minimum of 30 minutes
before storage.
• Replace all protective covers on the generator control
panel.
• Wipe the generator with a moist cloth. Clean any debris
from the air inlets under the control panel and muffler
cooling vents.
• Store the generator in a well-ventilated, dry location
away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other sources of ignition such as areas with a spark-
producing electric motor or where power tools are
operated.
• Do not store the generator or gasoline near furnaces,
water heaters, or any other appliances that produce
heat or have automatic ignitions.
• With the engine and exhaust system cool and all
surfaces dry, cover the generator to keep out dust. Do
not use a plastic sheet as a dust cover. Non-porous
materials trap moisture and promote rust and corrosion.
LONG TERM STORAGE
Even properly stabilized fuel can leave residue and cause
corrosion if left long term. If storing the generator for two to
six months, drain the float bowl to prevent gum and varnish
buildup in the carburetor.
DRAINING THE FLOAT BOWL
1. Remove the engine service cover.
2. Locate the drain hose extending from the bottom of the
carburetor float bowl.
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE
Drain the fuel tank and carburetor
float bowl.