Generac Power Systems 8 kVa Owner's Manual page 26

Maintenance
Service Schedule
Service
Inspect enclosure louvers for dirt and debris *
Inspect lines and connections for fuel or oil leaks
Check engine oil level
Perform fuel system leak test
Inspect for water intrusion **
Inspect battery condition, electrolyte level, and
state of charge
Replace engine oil and oil filter †
Replace engine air filter
Clean; inspect spark plug gap; replace spark plugs
Inspect/adjust valve clearance ‡
Inspect/clean sediment trap
Contact an IASD for assistance if necessary.
* Remove any shrubs or tall grasses which have grown within 0.91 m (3 ft) of intake and discharge louvers on the sides of the enclosure. Clean
any debris (dirt, grass clippings, etc.) which have accumulated inside enclosure.
** Verify all sources of potential water intrusion such as water sprinklers, roof run-off, rain gutter down spouts, and sump pump discharges are
directed away from generator set enclosure.
† Change engine oil and filter after first 25 hours of operation. In cold weather conditions (ambient below 4.4 °C / 40 °F), or if unit is operated con-
tinuously in hot weather conditions (ambient above 29.4 °C / 85 °F), change engine oil and filter every year or 100 hours of operation.
‡ Check/adjust valve clearance after the first 25 hours of operation.
NOTE: Contact an IASD or visit
Maintenance Log
Battery inspection and charge check
Dates Performed:
Oil, oil filter, air filter, and spark plug replacement
Dates Performed:
Valve Adjustment
Dates Performed:
22
Daily If Running
Continuously or
Before Each Use
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Every
Every Two Years
Year
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See local codes and guidelines.
Owner's Manual for Australian 50 Hz Air-Cooled Generators
Schedule A Schedule B
Every Four Years
or 200 Hours or 400 Hours
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