Generac Power Systems 0E6478 Parts Manual page 9

6.8 liter gas engine
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Maintenance
Tasks
13. Initiate an automatic start
and transfer of the unit to
site load and exercise it for
at least 1 hour looking for
leaks, loose connections or
components, and abnormal
operating conditions.
Correct as necessary.
14. Start and exercise the unit
at full rated load (use a
load bank if the site load is
not enough) for at least 2
hours looking for leaks,
loose connections or
components, and abnormal
operating conditions.
Correct as necessary.
15. Change the engine oil.
16. Replace the engine oi
filter(s).
17. Replace the engine air
filter(s).
18. Check the engine spark
plugs. Clean and re-gap
or replace as necessary.
19. Perform a 5 minute no-load
operational run of the unit
looking for any post service
problems.
20. Return the unit to standby
setup for operation when
required.
Level 1
Recom-
Task
mended
Comp.
to be done
to be done
(Date-
monthly/
Initials)
10 hrs.
6.8L GAS SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
Level 2
Required
Task
Comp.
to be done
3 months/
(Date-
Break-in
Initials)
30 hrs.
7
Level 3
Required
Task
Comp.
Semi-
(Date-
to be done
annually/
Initials)
50 hrs.
Level 4
Task
Required
Comp.
(Date-
Annually/
Initials)
100 hrs.

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