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Section 6: Maintenance
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Use a vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt and debris.
CAUTION
• DO NOT expose generator
to excessive moisture, dust, dirt,
or
corrosive
vapors,
, DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
Battery
Maintenance
Other
than float charging, described
elsewhere,
no
maintenance
is required
for the starting battery.
Keep the
battery
and terminals
clean and dry.
iMPORTANT:
Battery
charging should
be performed
in a
dry location, such as inside a garage.
ENGINE
HAINTENANCE
WARNING
WHEN
ADJUSTING
OR HAKiNG
REPAIRSTOYOUR
GENERATOR
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHENTESTING
FOR ENGINE SPARK
Use approved spark plug tester.
DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
Oil
Oil Recommendations
NOTE:When
adding oil to the engine crankcase,
use only
high quality detergent
oil classified "For Service SF, SG, SH,
SJ" or higher. DO NOT use special additives.
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Choose
a viscosity
according
to the following table:
104 F_/__
68
5O
32
14
4
-22
40 C
o
30
20
10
N
0
-10
-20
-30
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NOTE:
Synthetic
oil meeting
ILSAC GF-2,API certification
marl< and API service
symbol with "SJ/CF ENERGY
CONSERVING"
or higher, is an acceptable
oil at all
temperatures.
Use of synthetic
oil does not alter required
oil change intervals.
SAE g0:40
°F and higher (3 °C and higher) is good for all
purpose
use above 40°F, use below
40°F will cause hard
starting.
10W-g0:0
to I00 °F (-18 to 38 °Q is better
for varying
temperature
conditions.This
grade of oil improves
cold
weather
starting,
but may increase
oil consumption
at
80°F(27°C)
or higher.
*Check
oil level frequently
at higher temperatures.
Synthetic
5w-g0:-20
to 120 °F (-30 to 40 °O provides
the best protection
at all temperatures
as well as improved
starting
with less oil consumption.
5W-30:40
°F und below (3 °C and below) is recommended
for winter
use, and works
best in cold conditions.
Checking
Oil Level
Oil level should
be checked
prior to each use or at least
every 5 hours of operation.
Keep oil level maintained.
I.
Make sure generator
is on a level surface.
2.
Remove oil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth.
Replace and tighten
dipstick. Remove and and check oil
level.
3.
Verify oil is at "Full"
marl< on dipstick.
Replace and
tighten
dipstick.
Adding
Engine Oil
I.
Hake sure generator
is on a level surface.
2.
Check oil level as described
in "Checking
Oil Level".
3.
If needed,
slowly pour oil into oil fill opening
to the
"Full"
marl< on dipstick. DO NOT overfill.
4.
Replace and tighten
dipstick.
Servicin
Air Cleaner
Your engine will not run properly
and may be damaged
if
you run it with a dirty air cleaner.
Clean or replace
the foam pre-filter
every 25 hours of
operation
or sooner
under
dusty or dirty conditions.
Clean
or replace
the paper air filter every
100 hours
of operation
or yearly, whichever
comes
first. Clean or replace
more
often
if operating
under
dusty or dirty conditions.
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