How-To" Maintenance - Firman SPS 2000i Owner's Manual

7. "HOW-TO" MAINTENANCE

ENGINE OIL CHANGE
Change engine oil every 50 hours.
(for a new engine, change oil after 5 hours.)
(a) Loosen the cover screws and remove the
maintenance cover.
(b) Remove the oil filler cap.
(c) Tilt the generator on its side and allow the oil to
drain completely.
(d) Add 0.45 L (0.45 qt.) of oil and replace oil fill cap/dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.
(e) Reinstall the maintenance cover and tighten the cover screws.
(f) Dispose of used oil at an approved waste management facility.
NOTE:
Please use a container to dump the used oil for protecting the environment.
Use fresh and high quality lubricating oil to the specified quantity.
If contaminated or deteriorated oil is used or the quantity of the engine oil is not
sufficient, the engine damage will result and its life will be greatly shortened.
SERVICING THE AIR CLEANER
Maintaining an air cleaner in proper
condition is very important. Dirt induced
through improperly installed, improperly
serviced, or inadequate elements
damages and wears out engines.
1. Remove the maintenance cover.
2. Locate the air filter plastic cover.
3. Remove the foam element.
4. Wash in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze thoroughly dry in a clean cloth.
5. Saturate in clean engine oil.
6. Squeeze in a clean, absorbent cloth to remove all excess oil.
7. Place the filter in the assembly.
8. Reattach the air filter cover.
9. Reinstall the maintenance cover and tighten the cover screw securely.
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