Westinghouse WH1000i / WH2000i — Spark Plug Maintenance
Maintenance
For the Westinghouse WH1000i / WH2000i, from the Westinghouse owner's manual.
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Before you start
- Never apply side load or move spark plug laterally when removing
Procedure
- Stop inverter and let cool for several minutes.
- Move inverter to flat, level surface.
- Slide spark plug access cover off housing.
- Remove spark plug boot by pulling handle directly away from engine.
- Clean area around spark plug.
- Remove spark plug from cylinder head with socket wrench.
- Place clean rag over opening to keep dirt out.
- Inspect spark plug for cracked/chipped insulator, excessive wear, gap of 0.032 in (0.80 mm); replace if it fails any condition.
- Install spark plug: hand-thread until it bottoms out, then seat with socket wrench.
- Replace spark plug boot and access cover.
Tools required
- spark plug socket wrench Amazon
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Specs & values
- Gap 0.032 in. (0.80 mm)
Source: Westinghouse owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.