Section 4 - Maintenance; General Recommendations; Generator Cleaning; Service Intervals - Generac Portable Products RS5500 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
Section 4
4.1 — General Recommendations
The warranty of the generator does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty, the operator must
maintain the generator as instructed in this manual.
Some service procedures will be performed periodically
to properly maintain the generator.
All service procedures in the Maintenance section of this
manual should be made at the intervals indicated. Follow
the intervals in the "Service Interval Table 4-1".
4.2 — Generator Cleaning
Generator cleaning consists of keeping the unit clean
and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry envi-
ronment where it will not be exposed to excessive dust,
dirt, moisture or any corrosive vapors. Cooling air slots in
the generator must not become clogged with snow,
leaves, or any other foreign material. Check the cleanli-
ness of the generator frequently and clean when dust,
dirt, oil, moisture or other foreign substances are visible
on its exterior surface.
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Never insert any object or tool through the air
cooling slots, even if the engine is not running.
OPERATION
Oil Level Check
Oil Change (break-in)
Oil Change
Spark Plug Replacement
Air Filter Service
Spark Arrestor Service
Valve Clearance Adjustment (break-in)
Valve Clearance Adjustment
Fuel Filter Replacement
Battery Charging
Battery Replacement
Storage
RS5500 / RS7000E PowerDial Series Portable Generators
4.2.1 — Generator Cleaning
• Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
• A soft, bristle brush may be used to loosen caked on
dirt, oil, etc.
• A vacuum cleaner may be used to pick up loose dirt
and debris.
• Low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi/1.72 bar) may
be used to remove dirt. Inspect cooling air slots and
openings on the generator. These openings must be
kept clean and unobstructed.
DO NOT use a garden hose to clean generator. Water
can enter the engine fuel system and cause prob-
lems. In addition, if water enters the generator
through cooling air slots, some water will be retained
in voids and crevices of the rotor and stator winding.
4.3 — Service Intervals
Follow the service interval table to perform scheduled
maintenance. More frequent service is required when
operating in adverse conditions as noted below.
Table 4-1: Service Intervals
INTERVAL FREQUENCY
Prior to every use/or every 24 hours of operation
After initial 30 hours of operation
Every 100 hours of operation and/or annually
Every 200 hours of operation and/or annually
Every 200 hours of operation and/or annually
Annually
After 50 hours of operation
Every 300 hours of operation
Every 500 hours of operation and/or annually
Every 3 months or if starter will not turn engine
If it no longer accepts a charge
If not used for 30 days or more/ long term
NOTE:
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