Inspect Muffler And Spark Arrestor; After Each Use - Generac 6565 Manuel De L'opérateur

INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTER
Inspect the muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other damage.
Remove the spark arrester, if equipped, and inspect it for damage
or carbon blockage. If replacement parts are required, make sure
to use only original equipment replacement parts.
REMOVE SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN
Tools Required: 8mm Box Wrench
1. Remove heat shield from the muffler by loosening the four (4)
Bolts (A) (Figure 38).
2. Remove the spark arrester from the muffler by loosning the
two (2) Bolts (B) (Figure 39).
3. Inspect the spark arrester, replace if torn, perforated or
otherwise damaged (part number 0K1851). DO NOT USE A
DEFECTIVE SCREEN.
4. If screen is not damaged, clean it with a commercial solvent
and replace.
Figure 38 – Remove Heat Shield
Figure 39 – Remove Spark Arrester
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Hot surfaces could ignite
combustables, resulting in re. Fire could result
in death or serious injury.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 feet (152 cm) of clearance on all sides of the power
washer including overhead.
• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Section 4442,
• Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same

AFTER EACH USE

Water should not remain in the unit for long periods of time.
Sediments or minerals can deposit on pump parts and freeze pump
action. Follow these procedures after every use:
1. Shut off the engine, turn off the water supply, point the gun
in a safe direction, and squeeze the trigger to relieve trapped
pressure, and let the engine cool.
• Keep the high pressure hose connected to the pump and spray gun
while the system is pressurized.
• ALWAYS point the spray gun in a safe direction, and squeeze the spray
gun trigger to release high pressure every time you stop the engine.
Engage the trigger lock when not in use.
2. Disconnect the hoses from the spray gun and high pressure
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outlet on the pump. Drain water from the hoses, spray gun,
and lance. Use a rag to wipe off the hose.
3. Empty the pump of all pumped liquids. Check that the engine
ON/OFF switch and fuel valve are in the OFF position. Then pull
the recoil handle about six times. This should remove most of
the liquid in the pump.
4. Store the unit in a clean, dry area.
5. If storing for more than 30 days, see the Long Term Storage
section.
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WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK:
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers,
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to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered,
or grass-covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with
a spark arrester, as defined in Section 4442, maintained in effective
working order. Other states or federal jurisdictions may have similar
laws.
Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer to
obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust system installed
on this engine.
position as the original parts.
DANGER
Fluid Injection. This machine produces high-
pressure uid streams that can pierce skin.
Fluid injection will result in death or serious
injury.
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely
ammable and explosive. Add fuel in a well
ventilated area. Keep re and spark away. Failure to
do so will result in death or serious injury.
or other appliances that have a pilot light or other ignition source
because they can ignite fuel vapors.
Maintenance
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