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1.
Change the oil
after the fi rst fi ve hours of opera-
tion and every 50 hours thereafter under normal op-
erating conditions. Change engine oil every 25 hours
of operation if the engine is operated under heavy
load, or in high ambient temperatures.
a. Remove oil drain plug at base of the engine
and drain the oil with the engine warm.
b. Replace oil drain plug.
c. Remove oil fi ller plug and refi ll with new oil.
Refer to the table in the engine manual for
the proper grade of oil based on your operat-
ing
temperature.
d. Replace fi ller plug.
2.
Checking the Oil Level
: The oil level must al-
ways be checked before the engine is started. Take
care to remove any dirt or debris from around the
oil fi ll plug before removing. Be sure the oil level is
maintained. Fill to the “
FULL
” mark on the dipstick.
3.
Cartridge Air Cleaner
- Remove and clean
cartridge yearly or after every 25 hours, whichever
occurs fi rst. Service more often if necessary. Clean
by tapping gently on fl at surface. If very dirty, replace
the cartridge using only original equipment parts
available at any engine service center.
Do not use petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, to
attempt to clean the cartridge. They may cause
deterioration of the cartridge. DO NOT OIL CAR-
TRIDGE. DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO
CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE.
4.
Spark Plug
- Clean and reset gap at .030” every
250 hours of operation. Do not blast clean spark
plug. Clean by scraping or wire brushing and wash-
ing with a commercial solvent. Poor spark will occur
if terminal does not fi t fi rmly on spark plug. If this
happens reform the terminal to fi t fi rmly on spark
plug tip.
GENERATOR CARE
Proper care and maintenance of the generator is
necessary to ensure a long trouble free life.
1.
Exercising The Generator
- The generator
should be operated every three to four weeks. It
should be operated for a period of time suffi cient to
warm the unit up and to dry out any moisture that
has accumulated in the windings. If left, this moisture
can cause corrosion in the winding. Frequent opera-
tion of the engine generator set will also insure that
the set is operating properly should it be needed in
an emergency.
2.
Generator Maintenance
- Any major genera-
tor service including the installation or replacement
of parts should be performed only by a qualifi ed
electrical service technician.
USE ONLY FACTORY
APPROVED REPAIR PARTS
.
a. Bearing - The bearing used in these generators
is a heavy duty double sealed ball
bearing. They require no maintenance or
lubrication.
b. Receptacles - Quality receptacles have been
utilized. If a receptacle should become cracked
or otherwise damaged, replace it. Using dam-
aged or cracked receptacles can be both dan-
gerous to the operator and destructive to the
equipment.
CLEANING
Remove dirt and debris with a cloth or brush. DO
NOT use high pressure spray to clean either the
engine or the generator. This high pressure spray
could contaminate the fuel system and the generator
components.
1. Keep the air inlet screen on both the engine and
generator free of any dirt or debris to insure proper
cooling. At least yearly remove the blower housing
on the engine and clean the chaff and dirt out of the
engine cooling fi ns and fl ywheel. Clean more often
if necessary. Failure to keep these areas clean may
cause overheating and permanent damage to the
unit.
2. Periodically clean muffl er area to remove all
grass, dirt and combustible debris to prevent a fi re.
3. On engine muffl ers equipped with spark arresters,
the spark arrester must be removed every 50 hours
for cleaningand inspection. Replace if damaged.
