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maintenance
Changing Engine Oil
Change oil after the first 20 hours of operation. Thereafter it should be
changed every 100 hours.
This generator uses SAE 10W30 oil.
1. Drain oil by removing the drain plug and the oil filler cap while the
engine is warm.
2. Reinstall the drain plug and fill the engine with oil until it reaches the
upper level on the oil filler cap.
3. Dispose of used oil according to local zoning or environmental
regulations.
Servicing The Air Cleaner
Maintaining the air cleaner in proper condition is very important. Dirt
induced through improperly installed, improperly serviced or inadequate
elements damages and wears out engines. Always keep the element
clean. Never run the generator without the air filter element.
1. Unhook the cover and remove the cleaner element.
2. Urethane foam: Wash the element with fresh water. Squeeze out the
water then dry the element. (Do not twist.)
Cleaning and Gapping Spark Plug
If the plug is contaminated with carbon, remove the carbon using a plug
cleaner or wire brush.
Use NGK BPR6ES or equivalent.
Adjust the electrode gap to 0.6 to 0.7 mm (0.024 to 0.028 in).
Cleaning Fuel Strainer
Dirt and water in the fuel are removed by the fuel strainer.
1. Remove the strainer cup and throw away water and dirt.
2. Clean the screen and strainer cup with gasoline.
3. Tightly fasten the cup to main body, making sure to avoid fuel leak.
Periodic Operation and Inspection
:
When using the generator as emergency electric power source, periodic
operation and inspection are needed.
Fuel (gasoline) and engine oil will deteriorate with time, and cause the
engine to be difficult to start and result in improper engine operation and
/or failure.
CAUTION
Since the fuel (gasoline) will deteriorate with time, replace fuel
(gasoline) with fresh fuel periodically; every three months or add a fuel
stabilizer.
