Section 4 Maintenance And Troubleshooting; Maintenance Recommendations; Maintenance Schedule; Preventive Maintenance - Generac Power Systems iX series Owner's Manual

Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Maintenance Recommendations

Regular maintenance will improve perfor-
mance and extend generator life. See a quali-
fied dealer for service.
Generator warranty does not cover items sub-
jected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full warranty value, operator must
maintain generator as instructed in this man-
ual, including proper storage as detailed in
Winter Storage and Long Term Storage.
NOTE: Call 1-888-GENERAC (1-888-436-
3722) with questions
replacement.

Maintenance Schedule

Follow maintenance
whichever occurs first according to use.
NOTE: Adverse conditions will require more
frequent service.
NOTE: All required service and adjustments
should be each season as detailed in the fol-
lowing chart.
At Each Use
Check engine oil level
Every 100 Hours or Every Season*
Change oil ǂ
Clean air filter**
Every 6 Months
Check spark plug
Check muffler
Every Season
Replace spark plug
Replace fuel filter
Inspect/clean spark arrestor
ǂ Change oil after first 5 hours of operation,
then every season.
* Change oil and oil filter every month when
operating under heavy load or in high tem-
peratures.
** Clean more often under dirty or dusty oper-
ating conditions. Replace air filter parts if
they cannot be adequately cleaned.

Preventive Maintenance

Dirt or debris can cause improper operation
and equipment damage. Clean generator
daily or before each use. Keep area around
and behind muffler free from combustible
debris. Inspect all cooling air openings on
generator.
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
about component
schedule intervals,
WARNING
Do not insert any object through the air cooling slots.
Generator can start at any time and could result in
death, serious injury, and unit damage.
• Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces
clean.
• Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on
dirt, oil, etc.
• Use a vacuum to pick up loose dirt and
debris.
• Low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi)
may be used to blow away dirt. Inspect
cooling air slots and openings on generator.
These openings must be kept clean and
unobstructed.
NOTE: DO NOT use a garden hose to clean
generator. Water can enter engine fuel system
and cause problems. If water enters generator
through cooling air slots, some water will be
retained in voids and crevices of rotor and sta-
tor winding insulation. Water and dirt buildup
on generator internal windings will decrease
insulation resistance of windings.

Engine Maintenance

Accidental start-up. Disconnect spark plug wires
when working on unit. Failure to do so could result
in death or serious injury.
Engine Oil Recommendations
Add recommended engine oil as shown in the
following chart.
NOTE: Use petroleum based oil (supplied) for
engine break-in before using synthetic oil.
.
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
(000142)
WARNING
SAE 30
(000141)
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