Westinghouse EPA (49 state) WH6500E Manual Do Proprietário
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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE GENERATOR
It is important to inspect and clean the generator before
every use.
Clean All Engine Air Inlet and Outlet Ports – Make
Clean All Engine Air Inlet and Outlet Ports – Make
sure all engine air inlet and outlet ports are clean of any
dirt and debris to ensure the engine does not run hot
(see Figure 42).
Figure 42 – Engine Air Inlet and Outlet Ports
Clean All Engine Cooling Fins – Use a damp rag and
a brush to loosen and remove all dirt on or around the
engine’s cooling fins (see Figure 43).
Figure 43 – Engine Cooling Fins
Clean All Alternator Cooling Air Inlets and Exhaust
Ports – Make sure the cooling air inlets and exhaust
ports of the alternator are free of any debris and
obstructions. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dirt and
debris stuck in the cooling air inlets and exhaust ports
(see Figure 44 and Figure 45).
Figure 44 – Alternator Cooling Air Inlet and Outlet Port
Figure 45 – Alternator Cooling Air Inlet and Outlet Port
General Cleaning of the Generator – Use a damp rag
to clean all remaining surfaces.