Generac Mobile G4-ECO, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s Manual for G4-ECO Light Tower 31
Maintenance
Changing Engine Oil
(000210)
WARNING
Skin irritation. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with
used motor oil. Used motor oil has been shown to cause
skin cancer in laboratory animals. Thoroughly wash
exposed areas with soap and water.
NOTE: Drain the oil when the engine is warm. Warm oil
drains quickly and completely.
1. See Figure 4-1 . Remove engine oil drain cap (A)
from pump and attach rubber hose to oil drain.
2. Place the other end of hose in a waste container.
3. Use hand pump (B) to pump oil from engine into
the waste container.
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B
A
Figure 4-1. Oil Drain
4. Remove rubber hose and replace oil cap.
5. See Figure 4-2 . Remove oil cap (B)
6. Add 2 qt (1.8 l) of oil into the oil fill and wait one
minute for the oil to settle. See
Adding Oil .
7. Check dipstick (C) and continue adding a few
ounces of oil at a time, rechecking the dipstick until
the oil reaches the fill mark. Do not overfill.
8. Replace dipstick.
9. Replace oil cap.
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C
B
Figure 4-2. Oil Dipstick
Winch Maintenance
Prior to Each Use
• Inspect rope or cable and replace if damaged.
• Inspect mounting hardware for correct tightness
and torque if necessary.
• Gears, ratchet pivot point, and shaft bushings must
be kept lubricated with a thin film of oil or grease.
• Verify the cable and cable attachments are not
damaged. Contact Generac Mobile to order a
replacement cable if necessary.
• The ratchet MUST make a loud clicking sound
while winding the cable.
NOTE: When lowering the lights, no clicking will be
heard because the brake system is activated.
Maintenance
The following procedures should be performed at least
annually:
• The gears and bushings of the winch must be kept
lubricated. Apply a thin film of grease to the gear
teeth, and oil the bushings as needed.
•
The ratchet pawl pivot point must be kept
lubricated with a thin oil.
NOTE: Do not get oil or grease on the brake mechanism.
Winch Mechanical Brake
The mechanical brake generates heat when loads are
lowered and the wire cable is powered out. Avoid
overheating the mechanical brake. Overheating the
mechanical brake may result in permanent damage to, or
failure of, the brake. Replace any damaged brake
components before resuming use of the winch.
Whine or chatter associated with a new mechanical
brake is normal and typically disappears with use.
Overheating the mechanical brake may result in
permanent damage to, or failure of, the brake. Replace
any damaged brake components before resuming use of
the winch.