Maintenance; Emission Control; Generator Cleaning - Briggs & Stratton 30239 Owner's Manual

GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
Regular maintenance will improve the performance and
extend the life of the generator. See any authorized Briggs
and Stratton Power Products dealer for service.
The generator's warranty does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive
full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain
generator as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your generator.
All service and adjustments should be made at least once
each season. Follow the requirements in the "Maintenance
Schedule" chart below in Figure 13.
NOTE: Once a year you should clean or replace the spark
plug and replace the air filter. A new spark plug and clean
air filter assure proper fuel-air mixture and help your
engine run better and last longer.

EMISSION CONTROL

Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control
devices and systems may be performed by any non-road
engine repair establishment or individual.
Figure 13 – Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES AS YOU
COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE
MAINTENANCE TASK
Check oil level
Clean debris
Change engine oil
Service air cleaner
Service spark plug
Service spark arrester
Clean cooling system
Prepare for storage
¹ Change oil after the first (5) operating hours and every 50 hours or every year, whichever occurs first, thereafter.
Change sooner when operating under dirty or dusty conditions.
² Replace more often under dirty or dusty conditions.
2000W Generator
SERVICE DATES
Before Every 10 Hours Every 25 Hours
Each Use or 3 Months
X
X
X
If unit is to remain idle for longer than 30 days.
GENERATOR

MAINTENANCE

Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean
and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry
environment where it will not be exposed to excessive
dust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive vapors. Cooling air
slots in the generator must not become clogged with snow,
leaves, or any other foreign material.
Check the cleanliness of the generator frequently and clean
when dust, dirt, oil, moisture or other foreign substances
are visible on its exterior surface.
NOTE: DO NOT use a garden hose to clean generator.
Water can enter the engine fuel system and cause
problems. In addition, if water enters the generator
through cooling air slots, some of the water will be
retained in voids and cracks of the rotor and stator
winding insulation. Water and dirt buildup on the generator
internal windings will eventually decrease the insulation
resistance of these windings.

Generator Cleaning

Daily or before use, clean accumulated debris from
generator. Keep linkage, spring and controls clean. Keep
area around and behind muffler free from any combustible
debris.
Generator parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of
overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.
Every 50 Hours
or Yearly or Yearly
X¹
X²
15
SERVICE DATES
Every 100
Hours or Yearly
X
X²