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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
CHANGING OIL
GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Owner/Operator is responsible for making sure that all
periodic maintenance
tasks are completed
on a timely
basis; that all discrepancies are corrected; and that the unit
is kept clean and properly stored.
Never operate a dam-
aged or defective generator.
Fo}low the recommendations
in the SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
chart on page 9.
CAUTION:
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
FROM SPARK PLUG AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT
CANNOT COME IN CONTACT WITH YOUR SPARK
PLUG BEFORE WORKING ON YOUR GENER_
ATOR,
Change oil after first 8 hours of operation. Change oi! every
50 hours thereafter. If you are using your generator under
dirty or dusty conditions,
or in extremely hot weather,
change oil more often..
Change oil while engine is still warm from running, as
follows:
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CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark 1
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plug and keep It away from spark J_lU_l., .....
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Clean area around oil drain plug, remove plug (Fig_ 14)
and drain oil completely into a suitable container.
GENERATOR
MAINTENANCE
Generator maintenance constists of keeping the unit clean
and dry Operate and store the unit in a clean dry environ-
ment where it will not be exposed to excessive dust, dirt,
moisture or any corrosive vapors
Cooling air SlotS in the
generator must not become clogged with snow, leaves,or
any other foreign material
Check the cleanliness of the generator frequently and clean
when dust, dirt, oil, moisture or other foreign substances
are visible on its exterior surface
NOTE: We DO NOT recommend using a garden hose to
clean generator
Water can enter the engine fuel system
and cause problems
tn additon, if water enters the gener-
ator through cooiing air slots, some of the water witt be
retained in voids and cracks of 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:
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Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean
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A soft, bristle brush may be used to loosen caked on
dirt, oil, etc
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A vacuum cleaner may be used to pick up loose dirt
and debris
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Low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) may be used
to blow away dirt
Inspect cooling air stots and open-
ings on the generator
These openings must be kept
dean and unobstructed.
CAUTION: Never insert any object or tool through
the air cooling slots, even if the engine is not
result.running"
Damage to the unit or persona njury may
ENGINE
MAINTENANCE
CHECKING OIL LEVEL
See OPERATION
section on Page 7 for informalion on
checking oil level Oil level should be checked prior toeach
use or at least every eight hours of operation
Keep oil level
maintained
EXTENDED
OIL FILL AND DIPSTICK
FIG. 14
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When all oil has drained, install and tighten oil drain
plug
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Remove oil dipstick and insert a clean fill funnel into
extended oil fill opening
Fill engine crankcase
to
dipstick FULL markr Do not overfill above that mark.
About 3 pints is required
POUR SLOWLY.
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When engine crankcase is filled to proper level, install
and tighten oil fill plug
REPLACE SPARK PLUGS
Remove and replace spark plugs every 100 operating
hours or once annually, whichever comes first See EN-
GINE SPECIFICATIONS
on Page 1 for recommended
spark plugs Set gap (Fig 15) on spark plug to 0030 inch
(0 76ram)
I_IL
CAUTION! DO NOTblast clean spark plugs. Clean
with pen knife or wire brush and solvenL
FIG. 15
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