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Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen 5. Using a 13/16" spark plug socket wrench, loosen and remove spark plug. FIGURE 43: Spark Plug Removal 6. Inspect spark plug. „ If spark plug is damaged or excessively worn, or if insulator is cracked or chipped, use a new spark plug. „ If spark plug is in good condition, reuse existing spark plug. 7. If reusing spark plug, clean spark plug with wire brush. 8. Measure spark plug gap with spark plug gauge. Gap should be: (0.028-0.031 in) (0.70-0.80 mm). 0.028-0.031 in (0.70-0.80 mm) Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen WARNING Muffler reaches temperatures that can cause serious burns if touched. NEVER touch hot surfaces. Generator muffler is equipped with spark arrestor screen, which must be cleaned according to maintenance schedule (Table 2). To clean spark arrestor screen, you will need: ‰ 1/4" socket wrench ‰ 8 mm socket ‰ Slotted screwdriver ‰ Pliers ‰ Wire brush 1. Stop generator if engine is running. Allow to completely cool. 2. Place the generator on a flat, level surface. 3. Using a socket wrench with 8 mm socket, remove the muffler cover bolts. 4. Remove muffler cover. FIGURE 44: Correct Spark Plug Gap 9. If necessary, adjust gap by carefully bending side electrode. 10. Inspect spark plug washer and verify it is in good condition. 11. Reinstall spark plug by hand to prevent cross-threading. 12. After spark plug is seated, tighten with spark plug wrench to compress washer. „ If installing a new spark plug, tighten 1/2 turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer. „ If reinstalling a used spark plug, tighten 1/8 - 1/4 turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer. NOTICE Spark plug must be securely tightened. An improperly tightened spark plug can become very hot and could damage engine. Never use spark plugs that have an improper heat range. Use only recommended spark plugs or equivalent. FIGURE 45: Remove Muffler Cover 5. Loosen the spark arrestor clamp screw (A) with a slotted screwdriver. C A B FIGURE 46: Spark Arrestor Assembly 6. Remove spark arrestor clamp. 24 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual

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Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen
24
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HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner’s Manual
5.
Using a 13/16” spark plug socket wrench, loosen and
remove spark plug.
6.
Inspect spark plug.
²
If spark plug is damaged or excessively worn, or if
insulator is cracked or chipped, use a new spark
plug.
²
If spark plug is in good condition, reuse existing
spark plug.
7.
If reusing spark plug, clean spark plug with wire
brush.
8.
Measure spark plug gap with spark plug gauge.
Gap should be: (0.028-0.031 in) (0.70-0.80 mm).
9.
If necessary, adjust gap by carefully bending side
electrode.
10.
Inspect spark plug washer and verify it is in good con-
dition.
11.
Reinstall spark plug by hand to prevent cross-thread-
ing.
12.
After spark plug is seated, tighten with spark plug
wrench to compress washer.
²
If installing a new spark plug, tighten 1/2 turn after
the spark plug seats to compress the washer.
²
If reinstalling a used spark plug, tighten 1/8 - 1/4
turn after the spark plug seats to compress the
washer.
Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen
Generator muffler is equipped with spark arrestor screen,
which must be cleaned according to maintenance sched-
ule (Table 2).
1.
Stop generator if engine is running. Allow to com-
pletely cool.
2.
Place the generator on a flat, level surface.
3.
Using a socket wrench with 8 mm socket, remove the
muffler cover bolts.
4.
Remove muffler cover.
5.
Loosen the spark arrestor clamp screw (A) with a slot-
ted screwdriver.
6.
Remove spark arrestor clamp.
FIGURE 43:
Spark Plug Removal
FIGURE 44:
Correct Spark Plug Gap
NOTICE
Spark plug must be securely tightened. An improperly tight-
ened spark plug can become very hot and could damage
engine. Never use spark plugs that have an improper heat
range. Use only recommended spark plugs or equivalent.
0.028-0.031 in
(0.70-0.80 mm)
Muffler reaches temperatures that can cause serious
burns if touched. NEVER touch hot surfaces.
To clean spark arrestor screen, you will need:
±
1/4” socket wrench
±
8 mm socket
±
Slotted screwdriver
±
Pliers
±
Wire brush
FIGURE 45:
Remove Muffler Cover
FIGURE 46:
Spark Arrestor Assembly
WARNING
A
B
C