Removing Small Oil/Water Heat Exchanger

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Oil and coolant will flow out when the oil/water heat exchanger is removed.

Place a cloth underneath the heat exchanger and cover the generator to prevent contamination and subsequent damage to engine components.

Remove cycle valve for active carbon filter.
1. 1.1. Pull off cable plug -3- and vacuum line -2- . Pull cycle valve for active carbon filter -1- out of the bracket and remove it.
  
  Fig 1: Removing/Installing Cycle Valve
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Disconnect lines from the oil/water heat exchanger.
1. 2.1. Disconnect oil breather hose -2- from the oil tank.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Oil Breather Hose
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2. 2.2. Pull off coolant vent lines -1- from the oil/water heat exchanger.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Vent Lines On Oil/Water Heat Exchanger
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Oil and coolant will flow out when the oil/water heat exchanger is removed.

Place a cloth underneath the heat exchanger and cover the generator to prevent contamination and subsequent damage to engine components.
Remove oil/water heat exchanger.
1. 3.1. Unscrew screws -1- and remove oil/water heat exchanger -2- .
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Small Oil/Water Heat Exchanger
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