Section 3 - Maintenance; Checking The Engine Oil Level - Generac Power Systems 004701-0 Owner's Manual

2.9.2 25-HOUR CHECK-UP
After the 25-hour break-in period, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer for the following main-
tenance. The vehicle owner is responsible for any
charges:
• Change the engine crankcase oil and oil filter.
• Check the oil level.
• Inspect the cooling and ventilation openings.
• Check the engine carburetor adjustments.
• Check the engine ignition system.
• Inspect the entire electrical system.
• Inspect the engine exhaust system.
2.9.3 ATTENTION REQUIRED
AFTER SUBMERSION
If the recreational vehicle generator has been sub-
merged in water, it MUST NOT be started and oper-
ated. Following any submersion in water, have an
Authorized Service Dealer thoroughly clean and dry
the generator.
2.9.4 OPERATION IN HIGH GRASS
OR BRUSH
Never operate the generator while the vehicle is
parked over high grass, weeds, brush, leaves or any
other combustible substance. Such materials can
ignite and burn from the heat of the exhaust system.
The generator exhaust system becomes extremely
hot during operation and remains hot for a long time
after it has shut down.
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Section 3 – Maintenance
Recreational Vehicle Generator
Figure 3.1 – Oil Maintenance Features
GENERAC
OHVI
POWERED
GENERAC OHVI INDUSTRIAL ENGINE
QUIETPACT 40G TM
RV SERVICE LOCATOR: 1.800.333.1322
Oil Dipstick/Oil Fill
2.9.5 EFFECTS OF MOISTURE AND DIRT
Keep the generator set as clean and dry as possible.
Protect the unit against excessive dust, dirt, cor-
rosive vapors, road splash, etc. Permitting dirt and
moisture to accumulate on generator windings will
have an adverse effect on the insulation resistance of
those windings.
When moisture is allowed to remain in contact with
windings, some of the moisture will be retained in
voids and cracks in the insulation. This causes a
reduced insulation resistance and will eventually
cause problems. Dirt will make the problem worse,
since dirt tends to hold moisture in contact with
windings. Salt (as from sea air) also will worsen the
problem since it tends to absorb moisture from the
air. Salt and moisture, when combined, form a good
electrical conductor.
3.1 CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
LEVEL
For oil capacities and requirements, see "Engine Oil
Requirements" section. Check the engine crankcase
oil level at least every eight hours of operation, or
before using it. To check the engine oil level, proceed
as follows (see Figure 3.1):
1. Be sure the generator is as level as possible.
2. Remove the dipstick and wipe it dry with a clean,
lint-free cloth.
3. Install and tighten the dipstick cap; then, remove
it again. The oil level should be at the dipstick
"Full" mark.
Oil Drain Oil Filter
CONTROL CENTER
C . B .
S T A R T F U E L
3 0 A
S T O P P R I M E
F U S E
7.5 A
S E R V IC E A C C E S S P A N E L
AIR FILTER LOCATED BEHIND PANEL.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
OIL LEVEL: CHECK DAILY
AIR FILTER: CLEAN PREFILTER
EVERY 100 HOURS. *
REPLACE ELEMENT
EVERY 250 HOURS. *
OIL & OIL FILTER: CHANGE EVERY 100
HOURS. (OR ANNUALLY) *
* PERFORM MORE OFTEN IN DUSTY CONDITIONS
SPARK PLUGS: INSPECT & CLEAN
PLUGS EVERY 100
HOURS. REPLACE PLUGS
EVERY 500 HOURS.
(IF NECESSARY)
FUEL FILTER: CHANGE EVERY 400
HOURS. (OR ANNUALLY)
REPLACEMENT INFORMATION
PREFILTER P/N: 0D4511
AIR FILTER P/N: 0D3262
OIL FILTER P/N: 070185
SPARK PLUG P/N: 072347
FUEL FILTER P/N: 0D7515
OIL CAPACITY WITH FILTER: 0.8L/0.84QT
TEMPERATURE SAE VISCOSITY
32˚F AND HIGHER 30
10˚F TO 100˚F 15W-40
0˚F TO 80˚F 10W-30
-20˚F TO 50˚F 5W-30
WHEN SERVICE OR PARTS ARE NEEDED IN
THE USA OR CANADA, CONTACT THE GENERAC
SERVICE LOCATOR AT 1-800-333-1322.