Pre-Operation Steps; After Each Use; Maintenance Schedule; Changing Oil (See Fig.14) - Ford FG3050P Manual

WARNING! Before inspecting or servicing this machine, make sure the engine is
off and no parts are moving. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away
from the spark plug.

14 PRE-OPERATION STEPS

Before starting the engine, perform the following pre-operation steps:
 Check the level of the engine oil and the fuel tank level.
 Make sure the air filter is clean.
 Remove any debris that has collected on the generator and around the muffler and controls. Use
a vacuum cleaner to pick up loose debris. If dirt is caked on, use a soft bristle brush.
 Inspect the work area for hazards.

15 AFTER EACH USE

Follow the following procedure after each use:
 Shut off engine.
 Store unit in a clean and dry area.

16 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

After first 5 hours
After 8 hours or daily
Annually (25 hr use)
Annually (100 hr use)

17 CHANGING OIL (SEE FIG.14)

 Run the Generator until the Engine is warm.
 Place generator on a level surface.
 Remove the crankcase dipstick.
 Place an oil pan underneath the oil drainage
bolt to collect used oil.
 Remove the oil drainage plug and allow oil to
drain completely.
 Reinstall oil drainage plug, tighten securely.
 Carefully add SAE 10W-30 to empty reservoir
until the oil reaches the
 outer edge of the oil fill hole (Crankcase
Dipstick hole).
 Replace crankcase dipstick.
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FG3050P / FG4050P / FG4650P
Change oil
Clean debris
Check engine oil level
Check and clean air cleaner
Change engine oil (service more often under dirty or dusty conditions)
Check muffler and spark arrester
Service spark plug (replace with NGK BP6ES, Champion N9YC or
equivalent)
Service fuel valve
Inspect muffler and spark arrester
Check and clean air cleaner, replace air filter
Clean cooling system
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Fig.14
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Oil Fill & Dipstick
Oil drainage plug