Winco WT3000H/C - Manual (Page 11)

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WARNING: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Never start or run the engine with the air filter re-
moved
a. Remove the wing nut from the air cleaner cover
and remove cover.
b. Remove the wing nut from the air filter, and
remove the filter.
d. Remove the foam filter element from the paper
filter element.
e, Inspect both filter elements, and replace them
if they are damaged. Always replace the paper
filter element at the scheduled interval.
See page 10.
f. To loosen debris, gently tap the air filter on a
hard surface. If the air filter is excessively dirty
replace with a new filter. You can use pres-
surized air (not to exceed 30 psi.) to clean the
filter. Always blow the compressed air from
inside to the outside.
g. Wash the foam filter element in liquid detergent
and water. Then allow it to thoroughly air dry.
Dip the foam filter element in clean engine oil
and squeeze out all the excess oil. The engine
will smoke when started if too much oil is left in
the foam.
h. Clean the dirt from the inside of the air cleaner
body and cover. Be careful to prevent dirt from
entering the air duct that leads to the carburetor.
Reinstall the air filter in housing making sure
the gasket is in place beneath the filter element.
Tighten the wing nut securely.
I Install and secure the cover.
4. Spark Plug: Replace annually or every 00 hours
of operation. Always replace with the same spark
plug that came in the engine and check gap before
installing. Spark plug gap is 0.00”. Poor spark will
also occur if spark plug wire does not fit firmly on
spark plug. If this happens, reform the terminal to fit
firmly on spark plug tip.
GENERATOR CARE
Proper care and maintenance of the generator is
necessary to ensure a long, trouble-free life.
1. Exercising The Generator - The generator
should be operated every three to four weeks. It
should be operated for a period of time sufficient
to warm the unit up and to dry out any moisture
that has accumulated in the windings. If left, this
moisture can cause corrosion in the winding. Fre-
quent operation of the engine generator set will also
ensure that the set is operating properly should it be
needed in an emergency.
2. Generator Maintenance - Any major genera-
tor service, including the installation or replacement
of parts, should be performed only by a qualified
electrical service technician. USE ONLY FACTORY
APPROVED REPAIR PARTS.
a. Bearing - The bearing used in these generators
is a heavy duty double sealed ball bearing.
They require no maintenance or lubrication.
b. Receptacles - Quality receptacles have been
utilized. If a receptacle should become cracked
or otherwise damaged, replace it. Using dam-
aged or cracked receptacles can be both dan-
gerous to the operator and destructive to the
equipment.
CLEANING
Remove dirt and debris with a cloth or brush. DO
NOT use high pressure spray to clean either the
engine or the generator. This high pressure spray
could contaminate the fuel system and the generator
components.
1. Keep the air inlet screen on both the engine and
generator free of any dirt or debris to insure proper
cooling. At least yearly, remove the blower housing
on the engine and clean the chaff and dirt out of the
engine cooling fins and flywheel. Clean more often
if necessary. Failure to keep these areas clean may
cause overheating and permanent damage to the
unit.
2. Periodically clean the muffler area to remove all
grass, dirt and combustible debris to prevent a fire.
3. On engine mufflers equipped with spark arresters,
the spark arrester must be removed every 50 hours
for cleaning and inspection.
Replace if damaged