Section 1: General Information - Generac Power Systems GTH760 Service Manual

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

FILL / CHECK
Figure 1-1. Oil Fill/Check Vertical Engine
OIL CHECK
Figure 1-2. Oil Check Horizontal Engine
Figure 1-3. Oil Fill Horizontal Engine
Remove oil drain plug and drain oil while engine is still warm, Figure
1-4. Change oil filter (Figure 1-5) and replace drain plug.
Remove dipstick or fill cap and fill slowly with new oil of proper
service classification and viscosity grade. Fill to full mark on dipstick.
When checking oil level, dipstick must be inserted all the way in for
accurate readings.
OIL FILL
CHANGE OIL FILTER:
Replace oil filter every 100 hours. Before installing new filter, lightly
oil filter gasket with fresh clean engine oil. Screw filter on by hand
until gasket contacts filter adapter. Tighten 3/4 to one full turn farther
(Figure 1-5).
Start and run engine at idle for 30 seconds and stop engine. Recheck
oil level and add if required. Restart engine and check for oil leaks.
Figure 1-4. Oil Drain
FILTER
Figure 1-5. Oil Filter
CLEANING INTAKE SCREEN:
Grass particles, chaff or dirt can clog the air cooling system, espe-
cially after prolonged service in cutting dry grass or when operating in
extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Continued operation with a clogged
cooling system can cause severe overheating and possible engine
damage. Figure 1-6 shows the areas to be cleaned. This should be a
regular maintenance operation, or clean intake screen and oil cooler
fins after each use.
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DRAIN