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Section 4: Maintenance
Maintenance
Regular maintenance will improve performance and
extend engine/equipment life. Generac Power Systems,
Inc. recommends that all maintenance work be
performed by an Independent Authorized Service Dealer
(IASD). Regular maintenance, replacement or repair of
the emissions control devices and systems may be
performed by any repair shop or person of the owner's
choosing. However, to obtain emissions control warranty
service free of charge, the work must be performed by an
IASD. See the emissions warranty.
WARNING
Performing Scheduled
Maintenance
It is important to perform maintenance as specified in the
Service Maintenance Schedule
operation.Service and repairs may be performed by any
qualified service person or repair shop.
Engine oil and filter must be changed and valve
clearance adjusted after the first 25 hours of operation.
The controller will prompt for Schedule A or Schedule B
maintenance to be performed. Schedule A maintenance
consists of the oil, oil filter and tune-up. Schedule B
maintenance includes the oil, oil filter, tune-up, air
cleaner, spark plug(s) and valve clearance.
NOTE: Since most maintenance alerts will occur at the
same time (most have two year intervals), only one will
appear on the control panel display at any one time.
Once the first alert is cleared, the next active alert will be
displayed.
Owner's Manual for 50 Hz Air-Cooled Generators
(000182)
for proper generator
Before Servicing
Follow the steps below prior to inspecting, maintaining, or
servicing this unit:
1. Allow the generator to cool thoroughly before
removing battery connections for maintenance or
other service.
2. Unlock left and right side locks. Open lid.
NOTE: For best results, press down on lid directly
above each side lock, and while holding the lid
down, use key to unlock latches.
3. Press OFF on the control pad. A red LED
illuminates to confirm that the system is in the OFF
mode.
4. Move the Generator Disconnect Circuit Breaker
switch to the OFF (Open) position.
5. Pull up rubber flap covering fuse holder and
remove 7.5 Amp fuse.
6. Remove T1 fuse from transfer switch.
Maintenance Kits
To maintain the warranty, genuine Generac replacement
parts MUST be used, including Generac oil kits (which
include both an oil filter and an air filter). Generac oil kits
can be obtained through an Independent Authorized
Dealer or purchased on-line. To purchase on-line, access
the maintenance kits page through
Follow the prompts to enter delivery information and
complete the purchase.
All Generac oil kits meet minimum American Petroleum
Institute (API) Service Class SJ, SL, or better. Use no
special additives. Select the appropriate viscosity oil
grade according to the expected operating temperature.
Synthetic oil also can be used in the appropriate weight
as standard.
Maintenance
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