Westinghouse CONTRACTOR SERIES 8KPRO Manual De Propietario
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MAINTENANCE
SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE
The spark plug must be checked and cleaned after
every 100 hours of use or 6 months and must be
replaced after 300 hours of use or every year.
every 100 hours of use or 6 months and must be
replaced after 300 hours of use or every year.
1. Stop the generator and let it cool for several
minutes if running.
2. Move the generator to a flat, level surface.
3. Remove the spark plug boot by firmly pulling the
plastic spark plug boot handle directly away from
the engine (see Figure 52 and Figure 53).
the engine (see Figure 52 and Figure 53).
NOTICE
Never apply any side load or move the spark plug
laterally when removing the spark plug. Applying a
side load or moving the spark plug laterally may crack
and damage the spark plug boot.
laterally when removing the spark plug. Applying a
side load or moving the spark plug laterally may crack
and damage the spark plug boot.
Figure 52 – Removal of Spark Plug Boot – 10KPRO
Figure 53 – Removal of Spark Plug Boot – 8KPRO
4. Clean area around the spark plug.
5. Using the 13/16" spark plug socket wrench
provided, remove the spark plug from the cylinder
head (see Figure 54 and Figure 55).
head (see Figure 54 and Figure 55).
Figure 54 – Removing Spark Plug – 10KPRO