Generac Power Systems 7 kW PowerPact, Owner'S Manual

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18 Automatic Standby Generator Owner’s Manual
4.2 — Service Schedule
ATTENTION: All service work must be performed by a qualified service person only.
4.2.1 — Maintenance Log
1. Battery inspection and charge check (recommended every year (1) for the life of the battery)
NOTE: Check electrolyte level (unsealed batteries only) every 6 months.
Dates Performed:
2. Oil, oil filter and air filter replacement (recommended after the first 20 hours after installation and every 100 hours or 6 months, whichever
occurs first)
NOTE: Spark plug replacement (recommended every 1 year or 300 hours, whichever occurs first).
Dates Performed:
System Component Procedure Frequency
X = Action
R= Replace as Necessary
* = Notify Dealer if Repair is Needed
Inspect
Change
Clean
W = Weekly
M = Monthly
Y = Yearly
Fuel
Fuel lines and connections* X M
Lubrication
Oil level X M or 24 hours of continuous operation
Oil X 6 M or 100 hours of operation**
Cooling
Enclosure louvers X X W
Battery
Remove corrosion, ensure dryness X X Y
Clean and tighten battery terminals X X Y
Check charge state X X Y
Electrolyte level (unsealed batteries only)* X X Every 6 M
Engine and Mounting
Air cleaner X X X 3 M / 50 hours - clean / 1 Y / 300 hours - replace
Spark plug X X 6 M or 100 hours - inspect / 1 Y or 300 hours - change
Valve Clearance X 1 Y or 300 hours***
General Condition
Vibration, Noise, Leakage* X M
* Contact the nearest Dealer for assistance if necessary.
** Change oil after the first 20 hours of operation or 1 month. Continue to check at intervals of 100 hours or 6 months, whichever occurs first. Severe duty oil
drain intervals: In cold weather conditions (ambient below 40
º
F/4.4
º
C) change engine oil every 6 months or 50 hours of operation to prevent accumulation
of water in the oil. If the unit will be operated continuously in hot ambient conditions (ambient above 85
º
F/29.4
º
C) or operation in an extremely dusty or dirty
environment change the engine oil every 3 months or 50 hours of operation to prevent oil breakdown.
*** Check valve clearance after the first 20 hours of operation. Continue to check at intervals of 300 hours.