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Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen, Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen HW2000i Model Only - maintenance

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Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen (HW2000i Model Only) Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen (HW2000i Model Only) 6. Squeeze out excess oil. FIGURE 37: Excess Oil Removal 7. Reinstall the air filter and air filter cover. NOTE: For the HW1000i model, carefully place filter between air filter support pegs without tearing filter. See illustration below. Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen (HW2000i Model Only) WARNING Muffler reaches temperatures that can cause serious burns if touched. NEVER touch hot surfaces. The generator muffler is equipped with a spark arrestor screen, which must be cleaned according to the maintenance schedule (Table 3). To clean the spark arrestor screen, you will need: ‰ Screwdriver handle ‰ Screwdriver universal bit ‰ Wire brush 1. Stop the generator if the engine is running. Allow to completely cool. 2. Place the generator on a flat, level surface. 3. Remove the muffler cover and spark arrestor screws using the Phillips end of the universal screwdriver bit. FIGURE 38: Air Filter Installation - HW1000i Model 8. Place the choke in the center position to allow it to clear the back maintenance cover opening and reinstall the back maintenance cover. CAUTION Frequent or prolonged contact with engine oil may cause skin cancer. • Thoroughly wash hands and any areas of skin exposed to used oil with soap and water. NOTE: The engine will smoke during initial start-up if too much oil is left in the filter. FIGURE 39: Remove Spark Arrestor and Muffler Cover 4. Using the standard screwdriver bit, loosen the spark arrestor by gently working it back and forth on both sides being careful not to bend the arrestor tabs. 5. Inspect the spark arrestor screen. „ If the screen is damaged or excessively worn, replace with a new spark arrestor. „ If the screen is in good condition, clean using a wire brush and reinstall. NOTE: If the spark arrestor screws appear misaligned, rotate the spark arrestor 180 degrees. 6. Reinstall spark arrestor screws, muffler cover, and muffler screws. 24 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW1000i / HW2000i Inverter Generator Owner's Manual

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Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen (HW2000i Model Only)
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Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen (HW2000i Model Only)
6.
Squeeze out excess oil.
7.
Reinstall the air filter and air filter cover.
NOTE:
For the HW1000i model, carefully place filter between air
filter support pegs without tearing filter. See illustration
below.
8.
Place the choke in the center position to allow it to
clear the back maintenance cover opening and rein-
stall the back maintenance cover.
NOTE:
The engine will smoke during initial start-up if too much oil
is left in the filter.
Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen
(HW2000i Model Only)
The generator muffler is equipped with a spark arrestor
screen, which must be cleaned according to the mainte-
nance schedule (Table 3).
1.
Stop the generator if the engine is running. Allow to
completely cool.
2.
Place the generator on a flat, level surface.
3.
Remove the muffler cover and spark arrestor screws
using the Phillips end of the universal screwdriver bit.
4.
Using the standard screwdriver bit, loosen the spark
arrestor by gently working it back and forth on both
sides being careful not to bend the arrestor tabs.
5.
Inspect the spark arrestor screen.
²
If the screen is damaged or excessively worn,
replace with a new spark arrestor.
²
If the screen is in good condition, clean using a
wire brush and reinstall.
NOTE:
If the spark arrestor screws appear misaligned, rotate the
spark arrestor 180 degrees.
6.
Reinstall spark arrestor screws, muffler cover, and
muffler screws.
FIGURE 37:
Excess Oil Removal
FIGURE 38:
Air Filter Installation - HW1000i Model
Frequent or prolonged contact with engine oil may cause
skin cancer.
•
Thoroughly wash hands and any areas of skin exposed
to used oil with soap and water.
CAUTION
Muffler reaches temperatures that can cause serious
burns if touched. NEVER touch hot surfaces.
To clean the spark arrestor screen, you will need:
±
Screwdriver handle
±
Screwdriver universal bit
±
Wire brush
FIGURE 39:
Remove Spark Arrestor and Muffler Cover
WARNING