Periodic Maintenance - Onan Performer Series Operator's Manual

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Periodic maintenance is essential for top engine notes in the table. Keep a
of maintenance pen-
performance. Use Table 2 as a guide for normal pe- formed and the hours run. Recording maintenance
riodic maintenance. Under hot or dusty operating will help you keep it regular and provide a basis for
conditions some maintenance operations should be supporting warranty claims,
performed more frequently, as indicated by the foot-
TABLE 2. PERIODIC ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Every
Day or
Every 8
Hours
Every 50
Hours
f- '
*
Every
Month
Every
100
Hours
Every
200
Hours
Every
500
Hours
Every
1,000
Hours
nspect Engine
Check Oil Level
Clean Air Cleaner Foam Wrapper
Clean Cylinder Cooling Fins
Check Starting Battery
Change Engine Oil—Standard
(Low Profile) Base
Change Engine Oil-
High Capacity Bases
Change Engine Oil Filter
Replace Fuel Filter (if so equipped)
Replace Air Cleaner Element
Replace Spark Plugs
Adjust Engine Valve Clearance
(Model P224 only)
Adjust Engine Valve Clearance
(Models P216, P218 and P220)
Clean Cylinder Heads of Deposits
I Check for oil, fuel and exhaust leaks, loose parts and unusual noises and vibrations.
I Perform after the first 24 hours of operation as a part of engine break-in.
3 Perform after the first 50 hours of operation as a part of engine break-in.
t Perform more often when operating in dusty conditions.
3 Perform more often when operating in hot conditions.
3 See instructions for battery care provided by the equipment or battery manufacturer.
7 Must be performed by a qualified mechanic according to the engine Service Manual.
3 Clean more often when using leaded fuel or running the engine continuously under light load,
combustion cleaner is recommended every 200 hours of operation.
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