Basic Engine Maintenance - Baldor Premier 'R' Series Operator's Manual

ADJUSTMENTS:
√ The engine should be checked for proper speed setting(s).
√ prior to adjusting the engine speed, turn the Auto Idler OFF (If your generator set is equipped
with this feature). Adjust the engine speed to 3720 RPM's (62 Hertz) with no load applied to
the generator set.
√ Adjust the Auto Idler speed after you have accomplished the above adjustment.
√ Adjust the Auto Idler speed by first turning the idle system switch on and then adjusting the
carburetor's idle speed adjustment screw to achieve the lowest and smoothest engine speed
possible before it starts surging.
TEST ALL GFCI RECEPTACLES ON A MONTHLY BASIS BY PRESSING THE TEST BUTTON ON THE
RECEPTACLE AND MAKING SURE THAT THE GFCI TRIPS AND ELIMINATES ALL POWER COMING
FROM IT. REPLACE ANY GFCI RECEPTACLE THAT DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE TEST PROPERLY.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
This manual contains only very minimal engine maintenance instructions. You should refer to the
engine manufacturer's owner's manual for specific maintenance instructions for the engine on your
generator set. Any maintenance instructions or recommendations in the engine owner's manual
take precedence over any of the following general recommendations.
1. Clean and/or replace any fuel, oil, and/or air filters per the engine manufacturers' guidelines.
2. Check oil level regularly; at least every 5 to 8 hours of operation. Be sure the proper oil
level is maintained.
3. Change the oil as is recommended in the engine manufacturer's owner's manual.
4. Replace the spark plug(s) as is recommended by the engine manufacturer (if applicable to
the engine).
5. Clean the cooling fins on the engine to keep the engine's heat dissipation potential at it's
maximum.
6. Inspect and clean all governor and carburetor linkages and make sure they operate properly.
7. Inspect the recoil rope for any damage and replace it if necessary (if applicable).
8. Clean the trash screen around the recoil or other cooling air intake.
MAINTENANCE SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED ON THE GENERATOR SET
AFTER THE ENGINE HAS STOPPED AND THE GENERATOR SET HAS COOLED
DOWN. THE BATTERY AND SPARK PLUG SHOULD ALSO BE DISCONNECTED
PRIOR TO PERFORMING MAINTENANCE.
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