Official Porter Cable generator parts

Frequently replaced parts in Porter Cable generators

• Carburetor. The engine carburetor is the component that mixes the air and fuel to create a combustible mixture that enters the engine cylinder and gets ignited by the spark plug to drive the piston.
• Air filter. The air filter prevents abrasive particles from entering the engine's cylinders, which could cause mechanical wear and oil contamination.
• Battery. On electric start engines, the battery provides the 12 volts needed to power the starter.
• Spark plug. The spark plug is the engine device responsible for delivering electric current from the ignition system to the combustion chamber of the cylinder. This current ignites the compressed fuel/air mixture by means of an electric spark, while containing combustion pressure within the engine.

Replacing the spark plug in your Porter Cable generator's engine

• When the engine is cool, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
• Use a spark plug wrench to loosen and remove the spark plug.
• Use a spark plug gap tool to set the gap between the center electrode and the ground electrode. The gap specifications for your model are in the owners manual.
• Thread the spark plug into the engine. Then tighten the spark plug with a spark plug wrench. Reconnect the spark plug wire.