Maintenance/Care; Recommended Maintenance Schedule; Cleaning The Generator; Checking The Oil Level - Sportsman GENTRi9K Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE/CARE

Proper routine maintenance of this generator is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free operation. It will help prolong the life of this generator
as well as help reduce air pollution. Perform maintenance checks and procedures according to the schedule in Figure 10.
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If you have questions about maintenance procedures described in this manual, call 1-866-460-9436 , Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM Central Time.
Never perform maintenance procedures while this generator is running. Allow this generator to cool before commencing any maintenance
procedures. Keep heat, sparks and flame away.
Improper maintenance and/or failure to correct any problems prior to operating this generator can cause a malfunction which could cause
death or serious injury. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this manual.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

Engine Oil Check Level
Replace
Air Filter Check
Clean
Fuel Filler Cap Clean
Spark Plug Check/Clean
Clean

Cleaning the Generator

Always try to use this generator in a cool dry place. If this generator becomes dirty, the exterior can be cleaned with a damp cloth, soft brush,
vacuum and/or pressurized air.
Never clean this generator with a bucket of water and/or a hose as water can get inside and cause a short circuit or corrosion.
Never use gasoline to clean parts of this generator.

Checking the Oil Level

Even though this generator is equipped with an automatic shutoff to protect it from damage due to low oil, it is important to check the oil level in the
engine crankcase before each use to ensure that there is a sufficient quantity.
To check the oil level:
1. Verify that this generator is shut down and on a level surface.
2. There are TWO oil filler/dipsticks located on either side of the generator. Unscrew either oil filler/dipstick cap from the engine. (See Figure
10/10A.)
3. With a dry cloth, wipe the oil off of the dipstick that is located on the inside of the cap.
4. Insert the dipstick as if replacing the cap and then remove again. There should be oil on the dipstick. If there is no oil on the dipstick, or oil is
visible only at the very end of the dipstick, add oil until the engine crankcase is filled (see "Changing/Adding Oil" in this section of this manual).
5. Confirm that the oil filler/dipstick cap is properly in place when finished verifying the oil level.
GENTRi9K 9000 Surge Watt / 7200 Running Watt Portable Tri Fuel Liquid Propane Gas & Gasoline & Natural Gas Electric Start Generator Manual
Each Use Every Month or
Each 20 Hrs
X
X (First Use)
X
Figure 10 - Recommended maintenance schedule
Every 3 Months or Every 6 Months or
Each 50 Hrs Each 100 Hrs
X
Every Year or
Each 300 Hrs
X
X
X
X
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