Maintenance - Troy-Bilt 1919 Owner's Manual

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Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Owner/Operator is responsible for making sure that
alt periodic maintenance tasks are completed on a timely
basis;that all discrepancies are corrected; and that the unit
is kept dean and properly stored. NEVER operate a
damaged or defective generator.
Engine Maintenance
See engine owner's manual for instructions.
CAUTION
Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in
certain laboratory animals.
Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
KEEPOUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T
POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES.RETURN
USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
Generator Maintenance
Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean
and dry. Operate and store the unit in a dean dry
environment where it wJ{{ not be exposed to excessive
dust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive vapors. Cooting air
slots in the generator must not become clogged with snow,
leaves or any other foreign material.
NOTE: DO NOT use a garden hose to dean
generator.
Water can enter engine fuel system and cause problems. In
addition, if water enters 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
• Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
• Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt or oiL
• Use a vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt and debris.
• Use low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) to blow
away dirt. Inspect cooling air slots and opening on
generator.These openings must be kept dean and
unobstructed.
CAUTION
DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust, dirt,
or corrosive vapors.
DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
Data Tag
Data tag information isvery importantif you need help from
our Customer Service Department or an authorized service
dealer.
• The data tag (Figure 8) is located either on the heat shield
or engine support on the muffler side of the generator.
For future reference, pleasecopy the model, revision,and
serial number of the generator in the space below.
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MODEL
REV NO
SERL'_L
AC VOLTS
AC AMPS
AC WATTS
DS VOLTS
DC AMPS
Single
Phase / 60Hz/ 3600RPM
Rated at40=C/Class Finsulation
1
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umber Here
_,, Copy Revision
1_ Here
Copy Serial
Number Here
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