Westinghouse CONTRACTOR SERIES 10KPRO FULLY FEATURED Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
!
 WARNING
Never use gasoline or other flammable 
solvents to clean the air filter. Use only 
household detergent soap to clean the 
air filter. 
Inspect and Replace the Air Filter – 
10KPRO
The air filter must be inspected after every 50 hours 
of use or 3 months (frequency should be increased if 
generator is operated in a dusty environment).
1.  Turn off the generator and let it cool for several 
minutes if running.
2.  Move the generator to a flat, level surface.
3.  Remove the 4 mounting screws from the top of the 
fuel tank (see Figure 42).
Figure 42 – Fuel Tank Screws
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The fuel tank is removed for photo 
purposes. The air cleaner can be serviced 
without removing the fuel tank.
4.  Lift up the fuel tank slightly and unscrew the air 
cleaner cover knob and remove the cover (see 
Figure 43)
.
Figure 43 – Air Cleaner Knob and Cover
5.  Remove the air cleaner element (see Figure 44).
Figure 44 – Air Cleaner Element 
(Part No. 160059)
6.  Insert the air cleaner element for dirt, dust and 
debris. Do not wash the element. If the air cleaner 
element is dirty, replace the filter.
7.  Install the air cleaner element and install the cover 
and knob (see Figure 45)
Figure 45 – Air Cleaner Cover Installation
8.  Install the 4 screws for the fuel tank.