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MAINTENANCE
FILL IN DATES AS YOU
COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE
SERVICE DATES
SERVICE DATES
MAINTENANCE TASK
Before
Each Use
Every 25
Hours or Yearly
Every 50
Hours or Yearly
Every 100
Hours or Yearly
Check oil level
X
Clean debris
X
Service air cleaner
X²
Change engine oil
X¹
Service spark plug
X
Service spark arrester
X
Clean cooling system
X²
Prepare for storage
If unit is to remain idle for longer than 30 days.
Figure 10 – Maintenance Schedule
GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
Regular maintenance will improve the performance and
extend the life of the generator. See any authorized dealer
for service.
The generator’s warranty does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.To receive
full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain
generator as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your generator.
All service and adjustments should be made at least once
each season. Follow the requirements in the “Maintenance
Schedule” chart below in Figure 10.
NOTE: Once a year you should clean or replace the spark
plug and replace the air filter. A new spark plug and clean
air filter assure proper fuel-air mixture and help your
engine run better and last longer.
GENERATOR
MAINTENANCE
Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean
and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry
environment where it will not be exposed to excessive
dust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive vapors. Cooling air
slots in the generator must not become clogged with snow,
leaves, or any other foreign material.
Check the cleanliness of the generator frequently and clean
when dust, dirt, oil, moisture or other foreign substances
are visible on its exterior surface.
NOTE: DO NOT use water or other liquids to clean
generator. Liquids can enter the engine fuel system causing
poor performance and / or failure to occur. In addition, if
liquids enters the generator through cooling air slots, some
of the liquid will be retained in voids and cracks of the rotor
and stator winding insulation. Liquid and dirt buildup on the
generator internal windings will eventually decrease the
insulation resistance of these windings.
Generator Cleaning
Daily or before use, clean accumulated debris from
generator. Keep linkage, spring and controls clean. Keep area
around and behind muffler free from any combustible debris.
Generator parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of
overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.
•
Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
•
Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt, oil, etc.
•
Use a vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt and debris.
¹
Change oil after the first (5) operating hours and every 50 hours or every year, whichever occurs first, thereafter.
Change sooner when operating under dirty or dusty conditions.
²
Replace more often under dirty or dusty conditions.
