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CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
TABLE
MAINTNENANCE
TASK
Check oil level
Change oil
Clean Air Filter Assembly
Check Spark Plug
Prepare Unit for Storage
Before
each
use
Every 25
Hours of Every
Season
Every 50
Hours of Every
Season
X
See Note 2
See Note 1
X
X
Every 100
Hours of Every
Season
x
Prepare unit for storage if it is to remain idle for more than 30 days.
Note 1: Change oil after first two (2) operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter, more often if operated in
extreme dusty or dirty conditions.
Note 2: Check oil after 5 hours of operation (See below - Engine Maintenance - Oil.)
GENERATOR
MAINTENANCE
Your generator should be kept clean and dry at all times.
The generator
should
not be stored
or operated
in
enviroments that includes excessive moisture, dust or any
corrosive vapors. If these substances are on the generator,
clean with a cloth or soft bristle brush. Do not use a garden
hose or anything with water pressure to clean the genera-
tor. Water may enter the cooling air slots and could possi-
bly damage the rotor, stator and the internal windings of the
gen head.
All adjustments
in the Maintenance section of this manual
should be made at least once each season.
ENGINE
MAINTENANCE
Oil
•
Oil level should be checked prior to each use and at
least every 5 hours of operation. To check oil see
Adding Engine Oil on page 11.
Changing
Engine
Oil
For a new engine, change oil after the first 5 operating
hours. Thereafter, change oil after every 50 hours of
operation.
Change the oil while the engine is still warm. The oil will
flow freely and carry away more impurities. Make sure the
engine is level when filling, checking or changing oil.
Change
the oil as follows:
•
To keep dirt, grass clippings, etc. out of the engine,
clean the area around the drain plug and plug before
removing it.
Remove the oil drain plug and dipstick. Tilt the
engine slightly towards the oil drain to obtain better
drainage.
Be sure to allow ample time for complete
drainage.
Reinstall the drain plug. Make sure it is tightened
securely.
• Fill the crankcase with new oil of the proper type (See
Adding Oil Section), to the Full mark on the dipstick.
Always check the level with the dipstick before adding
more oil.
• Reinstall the oil fill cap or plug and tighten securely.
Service
Air Cleaner
NOTE: Do not use petroleum solvents, e.g., kerosene,
which will cause the cartridge to deteriorate.
Do not use
pressurized air to clean cartridge.
Pressurized air can
damage the cartridge.
To service air cleaner follow these steps:
•
Loosen cover screws.
Remove cover and air cleaner
assembly from base.
•
Remove air cleaner assembly from inside of cover
and disassemble.
13 -- ENG
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