Maintenance Schedule - DuroStar DS13000X User Manual

MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Proper routine maintenance of your generator is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free
operation. It will also help reduce air pollution.
WARNING:
cause a malfunction in which you can be seriously injured or killed. Always follow the
inspection, maintenance recommendations, and schedules in this instruction manual.
Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or repairs.
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● Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching.
● To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when working around
gasoline. Use only a nonflammable solvent, not gasoline, to clean parts. Keep
cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from all fuel-related parts.

Maintenance Schedule

Remember that this schedule is based on the assumption that your machine will be used for its
designed purpose. Sustained high-load, high-temperature operation, or use in unusually wet or
dusty conditions will require more frequent service.
SERVICE
ENGINE OIL
AIR CLEANER
SEDIMENT CUP
SPARK PLUG
SPARK ARRESTOR
IDLE SPEED
VALVE CLEARANCE
COMBUSTION
CHAMBER
FUEL TANK / FILTER
FUEL TUBE
TO BE PERFORMED AT MONTHS INDICATED OR HOUR INTERVAL, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST
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Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem before operation, can
BEFORE
EACH USE
CHECK
CHANGE
CHECK
CHANGE
CLEAN
CLEAN-
ADJUST
REPLACE
CLEAN
CHECK /
ADJUST
CHECK-
ADJUST
CLEAN
CLEAN
CHECK
REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD
EVERY MO. OR EVERY 3 MO. OR
20 HRS 50 HRS
500 HOURS
EVERY 24 MO. (REPLACE IF NECESSARY)
EVERY 6 MO. OR EVERY 12 MO.
100 HRS OR 300 HRS