Section 4: Maintenance; Maintenance; Preparing For Maintenance; Performing Scheduled Maintenance - Generac Power Systems G0065510 Owner's Manual

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. To obtain emissions control warranty service
free of charge, the work must be performed by an IASD.
See the emissions warranty.
WARNING
Equipment damage. Only qualified service personnel may
install, operate, and maintain this equipment. Failure to follow
proper installation requirements could result in death, serious
injury, and equipment or property damage.

Preparing for Maintenance

DANGER
Automatic start-up. Disconnect utility power and
render unit inoperable before working on unit.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury.
1. Set main utility disconnect to OFF (OPEN).
2. Lift lid and set MLCB (generator disconnect) on
generator to OFF (OPEN).
3. Allow generator to run and cool down for one
minute with no load (if running during a utility
outage).
4. Press OFF mode button on controller.
5. Remove 7.5 A fuse from control panel.
6. Remove front panel and intake side panel.
Owner's Manual for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators
Performing Scheduled
Maintenance
It is important to perform maintenance as specified in the
Service Schedule
Engine oil and oil filter must be changed, and valve
clearance adjusted after the first 25 hours of operation.
Emissions-critical maintenance must be performed as
scheduled in order for the emissions warranty to be valid.
Emissions-critical maintenance consists of servicing the
air filter and spark plug(s) in accordance with the
Schedule.
The controller will prompt for Schedule A or Schedule B
maintenance to be performed. Schedule A maintenance
consists of the oil, oil filter, and battery check. Schedule B
maintenance includes the oil, oil filter, battery check, air
cleaner, spark plug(s), and valve clearance.
(000182a)
Since most maintenance alerts occur at the same time
(most have two year intervals), only one will appear on
the control panel display at a time. Once the first alert is
cleared, the next active alert will be displayed.
(000191)
Maintenance
for proper generator operation.
Service
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