Service Air Cleaner; Service Spark Plug - Generac 6565 Manuel De L'opérateur

Maintenance
Figure 35 – Dipstick
8. Install oil dipstick until finger tight.
9. Clean up any spilled oil.
10. Properly dispose of oil in accordance with all local regulations.

SERVICE AIR CLEANER

Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if you run it
with a dirty air cleaner. Service more often if operating under dirty
or dusty conditions.
To service the air cleaner, follow these steps:
1. Pull on air cleaner cover latch and remove cover (Figure 36).
2. Loosen wing nut.
3. Carefully remove filter assembly.
4. Remove foam filter.
5. To clean cartridge, gently tap on a flat surface.
6. Reinstall foam filter.
7. Reinstall clean or new cartridge assembly.
8. Reinstall wing nut and tighten.
9. Install cover by snapping latch closed.
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Paper Filter
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SERVICE SPARK PLUG

Changing the spark plug will help the engine to start easier and
run better.
1. Clean the area around the spark plug.
2. Remove and inspect the spark plug (Figure 37).
3. Check the electrode gap with a wire feeler gauge and reset the
spark plug gap to the recommended gap, if necessary (see
Specifications).
4. Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are pitted, burned or
the porcelain is cracked. Use the recommended replacement
plug. See Specifications.
5. Install the spark plug and tighten firmly.
Figure 36 – Service the Air Cleaner
Gasket
Figure 37 – Change the Spark Plug
Air Cleaner
Cover
Latch
Foam Filter
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