Maintenance Schedule; Generator Maintenance; To Clean The Generator - Briggs & Stratton 1461-2 Owner's Manual

Maintenance Schedule

The following chart is based on normal engine operation. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first.
More frequent service is required when operating in extremely dusty or heavy load conditions.
Maintenance Operation
Check and refill engine oil
Service air cleaner precleaner
Change engine oil
Replace air cleaner precleaner
Inspect (and clean) spark arrester
Service air cleaner cartridge
Change oil filter
Clean cooling fins, screens
Check and adjust valve lash
Replace spark plugs
Note 1 - Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.
Note 2 - Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. Replace air cleaner parts, if very
dirty.

Generator Maintenance

The generator warranty 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 system as instructed in this manual.
All adjustments in this section should be made at least
once each season. Follow the requirements in the
"Maintenance Schedule" chart above.
Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean
and dry. Operate the unit in an environment where it will
not be exposed to excessive dust, dirt, moisture or any
corrosive vapors. Cooling air louvers on the enclosure
must not become clogged with snow, leaves, or any other
foreign material.
Check the cleanliness of the unit frequently and clean when
dust, dirt, oil, moisture or other foreign substances are
visible on its exterior surface.
NOTE: Do Not use direct spray from a garden hose to
clean generator.Water can enter the engine and cause
problems. In addition, if water enters the generator through
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Every Every
8 Hours 25 Hours or
or Daily Every Season
X (Note 1)
X (Note 2)
cooling air slots, some water will be retained in voids and
cracks may develop in the rotor and stator winding
insulation.Water and dirt buildup on the generator internal
windings will eventually decrease the insulation resistance
of these windings.

To Clean the Generator:

• Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
• A soft, bristle brush may be used to loosen caked on
• A vacuum cleaner may be used to pick up loose dirt and
• Low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) may be used to
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Every 50 Hours
or Every
Season
X (Note 1)
X
X
CAUTION!
Never insert any object or tool
through the air cooling slots, even if the engine is
not running.
dirt, oil, etc.
debris.
blow away dirt. Inspect cooling air slots and openings on
the generator.These openings must be kept clean and
unobstructed.
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Every
100 Hours or
Every Season
X (Note 2)
X
X
X
Yearly
X