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Maintenance Schedule
Pre-Operation Steps
Before starting the engine, perform the following pre-operation steps:
• Check the level of the engine oil and the fuel tank level. Check for any leakage.
• Check fuel hose for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary.
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pick up loose debris. If dirt is caked on, use a soft bristle brush.
• Inspect the work area for hazards.
After Each Use
Follow the following procedure after each use:
• Shut off engine.
• Store unit in a clean and dry area.
After First 5 Hours
Change Oil.
After 8 Hours or Daily Clean Debris.
Check Engine Oil Level.
6 Months (100 hr Use) Check and Clean Air Filter Element.(Service more often under wet or dusty conditions.)
Change Engine Oil. (Service more often under dirty or dusty conditions.)
Service Spark Plug.
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12 Months (300 hr Use) Clean Fuel Filter. Replace if necessary.
Check Crankcase Breather Hose for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary.
De-carbonize cylinder head. See dealer.
Check and adjust Valve Clearance. See dealer
Check all Fittings and Fasteners. See dealer.
MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance will extend the life of this generator and improve its performance. The warranty does not
cover items that result from operator negligence, misuse, or abuse. To receive full value from the warranty,
operator must maintain the generator as instructed in this manual, including proper storage.
Before inspecting or servicing this machine, make sure the engine is off and no parts are
moving. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug.
WARNING!
If you are unsure of how to perform a maintenance task, have the unit serviced by a
professional dealer
.
CAUTION!
Onlyuse specified P1PE replacementparts.
CAUTION!
After First 5 Hours
Change oil
After 8 Hours or Daily
Clean debris
Check engine oil level
Check and clean air fi lter element (if necessary)
6 Months (50 hr Use)
Clean and/or replace air fi lter element (Service more often under wet or dusty conditions)
Change engine oil (Service more often under dirty or dusty conditions)
Check muffl
er screen. Replace if necessary
Service spark plug
Inspect muffl
er and spark arrester
Annually (150 hr Use)
Clean fuel fi lter. Replace if necessary
Check crankcase Breather Hose for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary
De-carbonize cylinder head. See dealer
Check and adjust Valve Clearance. See dealer
Check all Fittings and Fasteners. See dealer
Replace air fi lter element
Change engine oil annually
