Maintenance / Care; Cleaning The Generator; Checking The Oil - Wen 3500 Owner's Manual

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Proper routine maintenance of your generator will help prolong the life of your machine. Please

perform maintenance checks and operations according the schedule in figure 19.

If you have questions about any of the maintenance procedures listed in this manual, please

call (800) 232-1195 M-F 8-5 CST.

CAUTION: Never perform maintenance operations while the generator is running.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

check level

Engine oil

replace

check

Air cleaner

clean

fuel filter cup clean

spark plug

check/ clean

check fuel level

fuel tank

clean

Cleaning the Generator

Never clean the generator when it is running! Never clean with a bucket of water or a hose. Water

can get inside the working parts of the generator and cause a short circuit or corrosion.

Always try to use the generator in a cool, dry place. If the generator becomes dirty, clean the

exterior with a damp cloth, a soft brush, vacuum or pressurized air.

Checking the Oil

Check the oil level of the generator according to the Recommended Maintenance Schedule in

Figure 19. The generator is equipped with an automatic shutoff to protect it from running with low

oil pressure. The generator should be checked before each use for proper oil level. This is a

critical step for proper engine starting.

To check or add oil, follow these steps:

1. Make sure the generator is on a level surface. Clean around oil fill.

2. Remove the oil filler/dipstick cap and check oil level.

3. If oil level is below the second thread from the lip of the oil fill opening, slowly add oil

until the engine crankcase is filled.

4. Reinstall and tighten oil filler cap before starting the engine. .