Section 4 - Maintenance; Performing Scheduled Maintenance; Service Schedule - Generac Power Systems 8kW Owner's Manual

Section 4
NOTE: Proper maintenance and proper and safe operation is crucial to the life of the generator. Genuine Generac parts MUST be used
to ensure warranty coverage.
NOTE: Since most maintenance alerts will occur at the same time (most have two year intervals), only one will appear on the Control
Panel display at any one time. Once the first alert is cleared, the next active alert will be displayed.
*
All service to this generator must be performed by a qualified service person only.
4.1 — Performing Scheduled Maintenance
It is important to perform Maintenance as specified in the Service Schedule for proper generator operation and to ensure that the generator com-
plies with the applicable emission standards for the duration of its useful life. Service and repairs may be performed by any qualified service per-
son or repair shop. Additionally, emissions critical maintenance must be performed as scheduled in order for the Emissions Warranty to be valid.
Emissions critical maintenance consists of servicing the air filter and spark plugs in accordance with the Service Schedule. The controller will
prompt for Schedule A or Schedule B maintenance to be performed. Schedule A maintenance consists of the oil, oil filter and tune-up. Schedule
B maintenance includes the oil, oil filter, tune-up, air cleaner, spark plug(s) and valve clearance.
4.2 — Service Schedule
ATTENTION: All service work must be performed by a qualified service person only.
System Component
X = Action
R= Replace as Necessary
* = Notify Dealer if Repair is Needed
Fuel
Fuel lines and connections*
Lubrication
Oil level
Oil
Oil filter
Cooling
Enclosure louvers
Battery
Remove corrosion, ensure dryness
Clean and tighten battery terminals
Check charge state
Electrolyte level (unsealed batteries only)*
Engine and Mounting
Air cleaner
Spark plug(s)
Valve Clearance
General Condition
Vibration, Noise, Leakage*
Complete Tune-Up*
* Contact the nearest Dealer for assistance if necessary.
** Change oil and filter after the first 25 hours of operation. Continue to check at intervals of 200 hours or 2 years, whichever occurs first.
Change sooner when operating under a heavy load or in a dusty or dirty environment or in high ambient temperatures.
*** Check valve clearance after the first 25 hours of operation. Continue to check at intervals of 400 hours.
Automatic Standby Generator Owner's Manual
Maintenance
Procedure
Inspect Change
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
To be completed by a Dealer
Clean
M or 24 hours of continuous operation
X
X
X
X
X
R
R
R
R
Frequency
W = Weekly
M = Monthly
Y = Yearly
M
2Y or 200 hours of operation**
2Y or 200 hours of operation**
W
Y
Y
Y
Every 6 M
400 hours
400 hours
400 hours***
M
2Y or 200 hours
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