Inspection/Maintenance - Shindaiwa DGK150DU Owner's Manual

10. Inspection/Maintenance

WARNING : ELECTRIC SHOCK/ / / / INJURY
Before performing any equipment check or maintenance, stop the engine,
and remove the engine key. A person performing the maintenance should
always keep the key.
Do not touch the generator if the Alternator or casing becomes wet during
operation.
Do not operate the equipment, if the equipment or you are wet.
Do not lift up using tie-downs. Use of such could result in the generator
falling.
No persons should be under a suspended generator.
CAUTION : FIRE
Always be sure to wipe up any spilled fuel or oil.
CAUTION : BURNS
Do not touch the engine and surrounding components immediately after stopping the
equipment, while temperature can reach extremely high.
Do not open the radiator cap immediately after stopping the engine, to avoid sustaining
burns from hot vapor.
Always be sure to stop the engine and allow the engine to cool when performing
inspection or maintenance of engine oil. Opening the oil level indicator or oil filler cap
during operation will result in hot oil cause personal injury.
CAUTION : INJURY
Personnel performing lifting work must wear protective gear such as helmets,
safety shoes and gloves.
Always be sure to use lifting hooks when moving the generator, and lift it
slowly at a completely vertical angle.
Perform periodic inspection and maintenance according to the following table in order to
constantly maintain this generator in good working condition. Use the hour meter as a
reference for the operating time.
< NOTE >
All procedures except for pre-operation inspection should be performed by specialized
technicians.
Request the authorized distributor where the generator was purchased to perform the
procedures in the table with a " ".
This chart only covers the simple checks and maintenance for the engine. For more
detailed guide, please refer to the User's Manual for the engine.
Always be sure to use genuine parts or those indicated specifically for replacement parts.
Use a container to catch fluid bled from this generator that is large enough to prevent the
fluid from spilling on the ground.
Dispose of oil, fuel, coolant (LLC), filter, battery and other hazardous materials according to
laws and regulations concerning industrial waste.
Contact the authorized distributor where the generator was purchased if you have any
inquiries regarding proper disposal.
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