Schedule A Maintenance; Preliminary Instructions; Check Fuel Level And Fill; Drain Fuel Filter And Check Fuel Lines/Hoses - Generac Power Systems RD015 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
5.7 — Schedule A Maintenance
NOTE: Perform Schedule A maintenance once each year or after 125 hours of service, whichever comes first.
5.7.1— Preliminary Instructions
See Subsection 5.4 —Remove From Service.
1.
Remove access panels at the front and both sides of the enclosure. See Subsection 5.2 —Access Panels.
2.
Remove battery negative cable (black) from battery negative (-) terminal.
3.
NOTE: For general location of components, see Subsection 5.1 —Component Locations.
5.7.2— Check Fuel Level and Fill
Observe fuel gauge to note level of fuel in tank. See Figure 5-7.
1.
Remove fuel fill cap from filler pipe.
2.
Add fuel until needle on fuel gauge approaches the F(ull) mark.
3.
Install fuel fill cap onto filler pipe.
4.
5.7.3— Drain Fuel Filter and Check Fuel Lines/Hoses
Slowly loosen water drain plug. See Figure 5-8.
1.
Place a shop rag under the drain to catch any loss of water/fuel.
2.
Work priming pump until water is drained and replaced by solid fuel. Tighten the water drain plug.
3.
Check fuel filter and fuel lines/hoses for leaks. Tighten filter, fittings and hose clamps, if necessary.
4.
Check hoses for nicks, cuts, tears or general deterioration. Replace as necessary.
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Figure 5-7. Check Fuel Level Gauge and Fill
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