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Maintenance
Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule
Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs
first . More frequent service is required when operating in
adverse conditions noted below .
1
Service more often under dirty or dusty conditions .
2
See any authorized dealer for service .
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
the generator as instructed in this manual .
All service and adjustments should be made at least once
each season . A new spark plug and clean air filter assure
proper fuel-air mixture and help your engine run better and
last longer . Follow requirements in
Maintenance Schedule
.
Emissions Control
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions
control devices and systems may be performed by any non-
road engine repair establishment or individual . However,
to obtain ”no charge” emissions control service, the work
must be performed by a factory authorized dealer . See
Emissions Warranty
.
Cleaning
Daily or before use, look around and underneath the
generator for signs of oil or fuel leaks . Clean any
accumulated debris . Keep area around muffler free from
any debris .
• Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt or oil .
• Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean .
NOTICE
Improper treatment of generator could damage it
and shorten its life . Do not expose generator to excessive
moisture, dust, dirt, or corrosive vapors . Do not insert any
objects through cooling slots .
Fuel Valve Maintenance
The fuel valve is equipped with a fuel sediment cup,
screen, and o-ring that need to be cleaned .
1 . Move fuel valve to off (0) position .
2 . Remove sediment cup from fuel valve . Remove o-ring
and screen from fuel valve .
3 . Wash sediment cup, o-ring, and screen in a
nonflammable solvent . Dry them thoroughly .
4 . Place screen and o-ring into fuel valve . Install
sediment cup and tighten securely .
5 . Move fuel valve to on (I) position, and check for leaks .
Replace fuel valve if there is any leakage .
Screen
O-Ring
Sediment Cup
First 5 Hours
• Change engine oil
Every 8 Hours or Daily
• Clean debris
• Check engine oil level
Every 50 Hours or every season
• Clean/Replace air filter
1
Every 100 Hours or every season
• Change oil
1
• Change/Adjust spark plug
• Clean spark arrester
• Service fuel valve
