Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator
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Section 4
Maintenance
4.1 — Maintenance Schedule
The generator warranty does not cover damage due to
operator abuse, negligence, or neglect. To receive full
value from the warranty, the generator must be properly
maintained.
Periodic inspection and service is required to properly
maintain the generator. All maintenance tasks should be
performed at least once each season. More frequent ser-
vice is required when operating in adverse conditions.
To ensure safe and proper operation, and to maximize
service life, observe the maintenance tasks and intervals
shown in Table 4-1.
Table 4-1. Service Maintenance Schedule
4.2 — Product Specifications
4.2.1— Generator Specifications
Rated. Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.5 kW**
Surge Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.375 kW
Rated AC Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120/240
Rated Current @ 240V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31.3 Amps**
Rated Current @ 120V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62.5 Amps**
Rated Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Hz @3600 RPM
Phase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single Phase
Assembled Weight (dry). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 lbs (87 kg)
**Operating Temperature Range : -18 deg. C (0 deg. F) to 40 Deg. C
(104 Deg. F). When operated above 25 deg. C (77 deg. F) there may
be a decrease in power.
** Maximum wattage is subject to, and limited by, such factors as fuel
Btu content, ambient temperature, altitude, engine condition, etc.
Maximum power decreases about 3.5% for each 1,000 feet above
sea level; and will also decrease about 1% for each 6° C (10° F)
above 16° C (60° F) ambient temperature.
4.2.2— Engine Specifications
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 cc
Spark Plug Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Champion N9YC
Spark Plug Gap . . . . . . . . 0.028-0.031 inch or (0.70-0.80 mm)
Gasoline Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.4 L (7.5 U.S. gallons)
Oil Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Chart in "Before Starting the
Generator" Section
Oil Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0 L (1.06 Qts.)
Run Time at 50% Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.0 Hours
4.3 — Clean Exterior Surfaces
4.3.1— General
Operate and store the generator in a clean and dry envi-
ronment to avoid exposure to excessive dust, dirt, mois-
ture, or corrosive vapors. Verify that cooling air slots are
not clogged with snow, leaves, or other debris.
Check the cleanliness of the generator frequently and
clean when dust, dirt, oil, moisture or other foreign sub-
stances are visible on exterior surfaces.
Never insert any object or tool through the
air cooling slots, even if the engine is not
running.
Maintenance
Task
As
Needed
At
Each
Use
Every
25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
200
Hours
or
Yearly
Every
300
Hours
Every
500
Hours
or
Yearly
Clean Exterior
Surfaces
Check Engine
Oil Level
Change
Engine Oil
*
Clean Air
Filter **
Replace Air
Filter
Clean/Gap
Spark Plug
Replace
Spark Plug
Check/Adjust
Valve
Clearance ***
Fuel Filter
Replacement
Battery
Charging ****
Battery
Replacement
*****
* Change engine oil after
first 30
hours
of operation. Change every month
when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.
** Clean air filter more often under dirty or dusty conditions. Replace parts if
they cannot be adequately cleaned. Paper filter: 200 hrs, foam filter: 500 hrs.
*** Check valve clearance after
first 50 hours
of operation and adjust if neces-
sary.
**** Charge battery every three (3) months.
***** Replace battery if no longer accepts charge.
If not used for more than 30 days, store long term.
(000102)
WARNING
Accidental Start-up. Disconnect spark plug wire when
working on unit. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
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