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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
Introduction
This section contains a scheduled preventive maintenance program and several adjustment procedures the
owner/operator can perform without the benefit of sophisticated and expensive tools and instruments.
Preventive Maintenance (Engine)
Perform the preventive maintenance in accordance with the schedules listed in the following paragraphs.
Adherence to these schedules will make sure the equipment is maintained in the best possible condition and
that it will perform to expectations. Those items marked by an asterisk (*) are recommended to be performed
by an authorized dealer or distributor.
Daily (before each use)
1. Check the oil sump leVel. Maintain the oil level at or near the upper level mark on dipstick.
2. Check the coolant level in the plastic recovery tank. Maintain the coolant level halfway between the
MAX
and
ADD
marks.
3. Visually inspect the unit; check for loose
belts,
chafed or broken wires, loose brackets and fittings,
damaged hoses, loose clamps. and other equipment not properly secured.
4.
Check the fuel supply. RII the tank(s) with a good grade of unleaded or leaded gasoline that has an
octane rating of 89 or higher.
5. Check the primary filter/Water separator. Drain and servide this filter as required. (A primary filter/water
separator- is optional, but strongly recommended.)
6. If an optional instrument panel is installed, check the engine's gauges for proper oil pressure, operating
temperature, and starting battery charging voltage once the engine is operating.
7. If AC gauges are installed, check the generators output meters for proper AC voltage and output
frequency.
Monthly
. Check the conc.jition ofthe zinc anode in the heat exchangers raw water circuit. Oean or replace the anode,
as required. Keep the area inside the heat exchanger clean of zinc ancx:te debris.
Servicing After Initial 50 Hours of Operation
1. Change the engine's lubrication oil and oil filter.
2. Oean or replace the fuel filter screen in the carburetor and in the primary fuel filter/Water separator.
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