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MAINTENANCE
Daily Checks (before initial daily start-up)
1.
Check the level of oil in the lube oil sump with the dipstick.
Keep
the
oil
level
between
the
upper
and
lower
marks
on
the
dipstick.
2.
Check
the
eng ine coolant level in the plastic coolant recovery
tank.
(Maintain the coolant level between ADD and MAX when cold.)
3.
Periodically remove belt guard and check belt tensions,
3/8 - 1/2
inch deflection between widest span.
Belts will stretch affecting
governor action, engine cooling and alternator charging.
4.
Visually
look
over
the
engine
and
generator
for
any
visible
faults.
Correct as needed.
Fifty Hour Service Check
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Change the engine lube oil and
oil filter.
Use a good brand of
oil with an SAE
number suitable
for
the
area
in
which
the
generator is operating.
The oil
must have an API spec. of SE or
SE-CC.
Retorque the cylinder head hold-
down bolts (engine warm).
Adjust
the
valve
clearances
(engine warm).
Clean and regap spark plugs.
Check
zinc
anode
in
heat
exchanger.
Clean and replace as
needed.
If
zinc
is
flaking,
scrape clean.
Check zinc end of
exchanger
for
zinc
pieces
and
clean from exchanger.
Check belt tensions, 3/8 - 1/2 inch
deflection at widest span.
Clean filter screen found in base of
engine
mounted
electric
fuel
pump.
Remove the base by placing a wrench
on the base hex nut and twisting it
loose.
(Be
careful
of
gasoline
spillage
when
removing
the
pump
base. )
A new base sealing gasket #34706 must
be installed each time the pump base
is removed and reinstalled.
Check hose clamps, fittings, nuts and
bolts for security and tightness.
Check all electrical connections for
security
and
proper
insulation
and
that
there
is
no
chafing
of
the
wiring on the generator or that wiring
18
Magnet
Seal ing Gasket
running to and from it.
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