Maintenance - Troy-Bilt 1925 Owner's Manual

Section 5: Maintenance
Generator Maintenance
Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean
and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry
environment where it witt 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.
NOTE: DO NOT usea garden hose to clean generator.
Water can enter engine fuel system and cause problems. In
addition, if water enters generator through cooling air slots,
some of the water wilt be retained in voids and cracks of
the rotor and stator winding insulation.Waterand dirt
buildup on the generator internalwindings will eventually
decrease the insulationresistance of these windings.
Battery Maintenance
Other than float charging, as described in "How to Use the
Battery Charger", no maintenance is required for the
battery. Keep the battery and terminals clean and dry.
IMPORTANT: Battery charging should be performed in a
dry location, such as insidea garage.
Generator Cleaning
• Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
CAUTION
DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust,dirt,
or corrosive vapors.
DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
Data Tag
Data tag informationis very important if you need hetp
from our Customer Service Department or an authorized
service d ealer.
The data tag (Figure 16) is located either on the base
plate of the generator. For future reference, please copy
the model, revision, and serial number of the generator in
the space below.
I I_ Copy Model
_1'v Number Here
MODSL I Copy Revision
RSV NO
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Here
SSRIAL I _ Copy Serial
Number Here
AC VOLTS I I
AsAMPsI I
Ac wArrsI I
DC VOLTS I I
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Single Phase 1 60Hz/ 3600RPM
Rated at40 ° C/Class F Insulation
• Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt or oil.
• Use a vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt and debris.
• Use low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) to blow away
dirt. Inspect cooling air slots and opening on generator.
These openings must be kept clean and unobstructed.
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