Spark Plug Replacement - Ryobi RIG2000PC Manuel D'utilisation

To clean the product:
■ Use a soft bristle brush to loosen and remove dirt and
debris.
■ Clean air vents with low pressure air that does not
exceed 25 psi.
■ Wipe the exterior surfaces of the generator with a
damp cloth.
CHECKING/CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
See Figures 10-11.
For proper performance and long life, keep air fi lters clean.
■ Loosen the screws on the side of the engine cover.
Remove cover and set aside.
■ Loosen the screw in the centre of the air filter cover
and turn the cover 1/4 turn clockwise, pull the cover
down and off the product. Remove air filter cover and
set aside.
■ Remove both the large and the small air filters.
■ Wash the air filters with warm, soapy water. Rinse and
squeeze to dry.
■ Reinstall the air filters.
NOTE: Make sure the filters are seated properly inside
the generator. Installing the filters incorrectly will allow
dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear.
■ Reinstall the air filter cover. Tighten screw to secure.
■ Reinstall the engine cover. Tighten screws to secure.
CHANGING ENGINE LUBRICANT
See Figure 12.
For best performance, engine lubricant should be changed
after every 100 hours or 6 months of operation.
■ Loosen the screw at the top of the engine cover.
Remove cover and set aside.
■ Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick.
■ Tilt the generator to the side and allow lubricant to
drain from the oil fill hole into an approved container.
NOTE: Drain the lubricant while the engine is still
warm but not hot. Warm lubricant will drain quickly and
more completely.
WARNING
Do not change engine lubricant while it is hot. Accidental
contact with hot engine lubricant could result in serious
burns.
■ Return the generator to an upright position and
refill with lubricant following the instructions in the
Checking/Adding Lubricant section previously in this
manual. For amount of lubricant needed to refill, see
Specifications earlier in this manual.
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SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT

See Figure 13.
The spark plug must be properly gapped and free of
deposits in order to ensure proper engine operation. To
check:
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Be careful not to cross-thread the spark plug. Cross-
threading will seriously damage the product.
DRAINING FUEL TANK/CARBURETOR
See Figures 14-15.
To help prevent gum deposits in the fuel system, drain the
fuel from the tank and carburetor before storing.
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Replace and secure the oil cap/dipstick.
Reinstall the engine cover. Replace the screw and
tighten securely.
NOTE: Used lubricant should be disposed of at an
approved disposal site. See your local retailer for more
information.
Loosen the screws of the spark plug cover.
Remove the spark plug cover.
Remove the spark plug cap.
Clean any dirt from around base of spark plug.
Remove spark plug using spark plug wrench.
Inspect spark plug for damage, and clean with a
wire brush before reinstalling. If insulator is cracked
or chipped, spark plug should be replaced. For
replacement spark plug, see Product Specifications
earlier in this manual.
Measure plug gap. The correct gap is 0.60-0.70 mm
(0.024−0.028"). To widen gap, if necessary, carefully
bend the ground (top) electrode. To lessen gap, gently
tap ground electrode on a hard surface.
Seat spark plug in position; thread in by hand to
prevent cross-threading.
Tighten with wrench to compress washer. If spark plug
is new, use 1/2 turn to compress washer appropriate
amount. If reusing old spark plug, use 1/8 to 1/4 turn
for proper washer compression.
NOTE: An improperly tightened spark plug will become
very hot and could damage the engine.
CAUTION