Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen - Honeywell HW6200L - Portable Generator Owner's Manual

Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen

5. Using a 13/16" spark plug socket wrench, loosen and
remove spark plug.
FIGURE 43: Spark Plug Removal
6. Inspect spark plug.
„ If spark plug is damaged or excessively worn, or if
insulator is cracked or chipped, use a new spark
plug.
If spark plug is in good condition, reuse existing
„
spark plug.
7. If reusing spark plug, clean spark plug with wire
brush.
Measure spark plug gap with spark plug gauge.
8.
Gap should be: (0.028-0.031 in) (0.70-0.80 mm).
FIGURE 44: Correct Spark Plug Gap
9. If necessary, adjust gap by carefully bending side
electrode.
10. Inspect spark plug washer and verify it is in good con-
dition.
11. Reinstall spark plug by hand to prevent cross-thread-
ing.
After spark plug is seated, tighten with spark plug
12.
wrench to compress washer.
„ If installing a new spark plug, tighten 1/2 turn after
the spark plug seats to compress the washer.
„ If reinstalling a used spark plug, tighten 1/8 - 1/4
turn after the spark plug seats to compress the
washer.
NOTICE
Spark plug must be securely tightened. An improperly tight-
ened spark plug can become very hot and could damage
engine. Never use spark plugs that have an improper heat
range. Use only recommended spark plugs or equivalent.
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0.028-0.031 in
(0.70-0.80 mm)
Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen
Muffler reaches temperatures that can cause serious
burns if touched. NEVER touch hot surfaces.
Generator muffler is equipped with spark arrestor screen,
which must be cleaned according to maintenance sched-
ule (Table 2).
To clean spark arrestor screen, you will need:
‰ 1/4" socket wrench
‰ 8 mm socket
‰ Slotted screwdriver
‰ Pliers
‰ Wire brush
1. Stop generator if engine is running. Allow to com-
pletely cool.
2. Place the generator on a flat, level surface.
Using a socket wrench with 8 mm socket, remove the
3.
muffler cover bolts.
4. Remove muffler cover.
FIGURE 45: Remove Muffler Cover
Loosen the spark arrestor clamp screw (A) with a slot-
5.
ted screwdriver.
FIGURE 46: Spark Arrestor Assembly
6. Remove spark arrestor clamp.
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