Maintenance; Cleaning Air Filter - Gentech GP6500I Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE:

11.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE:
11.1.
We recommend that you change the engine oil every 50 hours. (For a
11.1.1.
new engine please change the engine oil after the first 20 hours.)
Drain the oil by removing the drain plug and the oil filler cap while the
engine is still warm.
Once the oil has completely drained out reinstall the drain plug and fill
11.1.2. the engine with oil until it reaches
the upper level on the oil filler cap. DO NOT OVER FILL.
Only use clean high quality lubricating oil. Do not use old or dirty oil as
this will affect the performance and longevity of the generator. This
11.1.3.
generator is fitted with an OIL ALERT SENSOR and will NOT start if
there is insufficient oil in the sump/engine.
*NOTE: This generator is fitted with an Oil Alert Sensor and will Not start if there is insufficient oil in
the sump/ engine.

CLEANING AIR FILTER

11.2.
CAUTION
Do not wash the elements with kerosene, petrol, or oil.
A dirty air filter element will make the starting of the
11.2.1.
generator difficult. It will also cause the generator to under
perform and may cause permanent damage.
Always keep the air filter element clean.
11.2.2. The urethane foam element must be washed with a cleaning detergent. After cleaning it ensure that
it is dried properly before reinstalling. Please clean every 50 hours.
11.2.3.
Clean the paper element by tapping and blowing it gently to remove dirt and dust. Never use oil to
clean the paper element. Please clean every 50 hours and replace every 100 hours.
*NOTE: Please clean the air filter elements more often when operating in dusty environments.
11.3. CLEANING AND ADJUSTING SPARK PLUG:
If the spark plug is clogged with carbon, please clean it using a plug cleaner or wire
brush.
Always check electrode gap after cleaning.
Adjust gap to 0.03 inches (0.7mm to 0.8mm)
MODEL
GP6500I
SPARK PLUG TYPE
NGK BP6ES
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