Blackridge BRG1700 User Manual page 20

Air Filter
Air filter should be checked daily and replaced
every 50 hours (operation) or every 3 months
which ever occurs first or whenever considered
necessary.
To check or replace the air filter;
1. Remove the access panel.
2. Remove the air filter cover, see Pic. 21.
3. Remove air filter element.
4. If dirty clean or replace air filter element before
using the generator.
5. Push new air filter element into the air filter
box.
6. Replace the air filter cover.
7. Replace the access panel.
oil
Oil should be checked daily and replaced every 50
hours (operation) or every 3 months which ever
occurs first or whenever considered necessary, see
Pic. 22.
To check or change oil;
1. Remove access panel.
2. Remove oil plug and check oil level, refer page
10 for oil level. Top up if required.
3. To change oil do steps 1 and 2 then pour old oil
into a suitable container and dispose of in an
environmentally responsible manner.
4. Fill with clean fresh oil as per page 9.
5. Check oil level as per page 12.
6. Fit and tighten the oil plug and access panel.
cleaning
ENSURE the generator is NOT running whilst
cleaning. To keep the generator clean, always
wipe down after use. Wear eye protection when
cleaning. Only clean the generator with a damp
soft cloth. NEVER use liquid or solvents of any
type. Ensure ventilation slots are kept clean and
free from dust/dirt build up.
pic. 21
pic. 22
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Push air filter clip
down and gently
pull the air filter
cover out at the
top. Then unclip
from the bottom.
Oil plug and
oil drain path