Generator Maintenance; Battery Maintenance; Generator Cleaning; Data Tag - Troy-Bilt 30237 Owner's Manual

Section 5: Maintenance
Generator Maintenance
Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit dean
and dry. Operate and store the unit in a dean dry
environment where it wH[ not be
exposed to excessive
dust, dirt_ moisture or any corrosNe vapors. Cooling air
slots in the generator must not become c[ogj_ed with snow,
[eaves or any other foreign material
NOTE: DO NOT use a garden hose to clean generator.
'Water can enter engine fuel system and cause problems. [n
addition_ if water enters generator through cooling air s[ots_
some of the water wilt 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.
WARNING
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAiRSTOYOUR
GENERATOR
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spar[<plug and place
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHENTEST[NG FOR ENGINE SPARK
Use approved spar[< plug tester_
DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
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 inside a garage.
Generator C[eanin_
* Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces dean.
DO NOT expose generator" to excessive moisture, dust, dirt,
or corrosive vapors,
DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots,
* 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.
D ata Tag
Data tag information is very important if you need help
from our Customer Service Department or an authorized
service dealer.
, The data tag (Figure [8) 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.
MODEL [
REV NO [
SERIAL [
Copy Model
Number Here
_f_ Copy Revision
_ Here
_ Copy Serial
Number Here