8.1 Engine Oil Change
Draining of engine oil while the engine is warm
ensures fast and complete drainage.
8.1.1 Turn the dipstick and take it out.
8.1.2 Remove the drain plug and empty the
crankcase.
8.1.3 Tighten the drain closure.
8.1.4 Refill engine oil up to the upper marking
on the oil dipstick.
8.1.5 Replace the oil dipstick.
8.2 Ignition Plug
8.2.1 Detach the spark plug connector from the
ignition plug.
8.2.2 Use a proper spark plug wrench to remove
the ignition plug.
8.2.3 Remove carbon deposits on the ignition
plug.
8.2.4 Check the spark plug distance and adjust, if
necessary.
8.2.5 Reinsert the ignition plug and attach its
spark plug.
NOTES
The ignition plug must be properly tightened.
A loose ignition plug can become very hot
and can damage the engine.
Never use an ignition plug with an incorrect
thermal value. Only use recommended or
equivalent ignition plugs.
8.3 Air Filter
The oilpan cup can prevent that dirt or water
enters the fuel tank of the carburator. When
the engine is not in operation for a longer time
period, the oilpan cup should be cleaned.
8.3.1 Turn the fuel cock to OFF and remove the
oilpan cup.
8.3.2 For cleaning thoroughly blow out the
oilpan cup in opposite direction of the indicator
arrow.
8.3.3 Attach a new rubber ring and tighten the
oilpan cup.
9. STORAGE
When the device should be stored for a longer
period of time, go through following steps to
store the device.
9.1 Turn the fuel cock to OFF, remove the oilpan
cup and empty it.
9.2 Turn the fuel cock to ON, and drain the fuel
in the tank into a suitable container.
9.3 Change the rubber ring by a new one, and
then turn the oilpan cup to the right.
9.4 Empty the carburetor by opening the
carburetor bleed screw.
9.5 Remove the oil filler closure and the oil drain
plug, and empty the engine oil in the crankcase.
9.6 Reattach the oil drain plug, and refill engine
oil up to the upper marking of the dipstick.
9.7 Slightly pull the handle, until you feel a
counterforce.
9.8 Store the device at a clean place.
10. TROUBLESHOOTING
10.1.1 Check, if the generator switch is set to ON.
10.1.2 Check engine oil level.
10.1.3 Check fuel in the tank.
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