Generatormaintenance; Toclean Thegenerator; Engine Maintenance; Checkingoil Level - Generac Power Systems LP Series Owner's Manual

3.3 GENERAL RECOIVliViENDATiONS
Thewarranty of the generatordoes not cover items that have been
subjected to operator abuse or negligence.To receive full value
from the warranty, the operator must maintain the generator as
instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly
maintain the generator.
All adjustments in the Maintenancesection of this manual should
be made at leastonce each season.Followthe requirementsin the
"MaintenanceSchedule".
NOTE:
Once a year replace the spark plug and replace the air filter.
A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper fuel-air
mixtureand help the engine run better and last longer.
3.3.1GENERATOR/V/A/NTENANCE
Generatormaintenanceconsists of keepingthe unit clean and dry.
Operateand store the unit in a clean dry environmentwhere it will
not be exposedto excessivedust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive
vapors. Cooling air slots in the generator must not become
clogged with snow, leaves,or any other foreign material.
Checkthe cleanlinessof the generatorfrequently and clean when
dust, dirt, oil, moisture or other foreign substances are visible on
its exteriorsurface.
_,CAUTION!
,_ Never insert any object or tool through the air
cooling slots, even if the engine is not running.
NOTE:
DO NOTuse a garden hoseto clean generator. Water can enter
the engine fuel systemand causeproblems.In addition,if water
enters the generator throughcoolingair slots,some water will
be retained in voidsand crevicesof the rotorand stator winding
insulation. Water and dirt buildup on the generator internal
windingswill eventually decrease the insulationresistanceof
thesewindings.
3.3.2 TOCLEAN THEGENERATOR
* Use a damp cloth to wipe exteriorsurfaces clean.
* A soft, bristle brush may be used to loosen caked on dirt, oil,
etc.
* A vacuum cleaner may be used 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 the generator. These openings must be kept clean and
unobstructed.
3.3.3 ENGINE MAINTENANCE
When working on the generator, always
disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
keep wire away from spark plug.
3.3.4 CHECKING OILLEVEL
Seethe "Before Starting the Generator"sectionfor informationon
checkingthe oil level. The oil levelshould be checkedbefore each
use, or at least every eight hours of operation. Keepthe oil level
maintained.
3.3.5 CHANG/NG THEO/L
Change the oil after the first 30 hours and every 100 hours
thereafter.If running this unit under dirty or dusty conditions, or in
extremelyhot weather,changethe oil more often.
,A.CAUTION!
,_Hot oil may cause burns. Allow engine to
cool before draining oil. Avoid prolonged
or repeated skin exposure with used oil.
Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap.
Use thefollowing instructions to changethe oil afterthe engine
coolsdown:
1. Cleanarea around oil drain plug.
2. Removeoil drain plug from engine and oil fill plug to drain oil
completely into a suitable container.
3. When oil has completely drained, install oil drain plug and
tighten securely.
4. Fill engine with recommended oil. (See "Before Starting the
Generator"for oil recommendations).
5. Wipe up any spilled oil.
6. Disposeof used oil at a proper collection center.
3.3.6 REPLACING THESPARKPLUG
Use NGKBPR7ESspark plug or equivalent. Replacethe plug once
each year.
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2.
Stopthe engineand shut off the fuel valve on the cylinder and
remove.
Using a 13mm wrench and 6mm Allen wrench, remove the
four (4) flat head screws and two (2) hex nuts from the side
panel and 3 button head screws adjacent to the top cover.
Removethe exhaust side panel to gain access to the spark
plug (Figure13).
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