Maintenance
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Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator
NOTE: When changing the engine oil, also clean the
spark plug and check the gap.
NOTE: DO NOT use a garden hose to clean the gen-
erator. Problems will occur if water enters the fuel
system. Also, if water enters the generator through
the cooling air slots, it may collect in voids and crev-
ices of the rotor and stator windings leading to
reduced performance.
4.3.2— Cleaning
Clean generator as follows:
1.
Wipe exterior surfaces clean using a damp cloth.
2.
Loosen caked dirt, oil, etc. with a soft bristle brush.
3.
Pick up any loose dirt and debris using a vacuum
cleaner.
4.
Blow away dirt with low pressure compressed air
(do not exceed 25 psi).
5.
Verify that all cooling air slots and openings are
clean and unobstructed.
4.4 — Check Engine Oil Level
To check engine oil level, see Subsection 3.7 — Before
Starting Generator.
Keep the oil level near the H (High) mark on the dipstick.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
4.5 — Change Engine Oil
Hot oil may cause burns. Allow engine to
cool before draining. Avoid prolonged or
repeated exposure to skin. Thoroughly wash
exposed areas with soap and water.
For best results, drain oil while engine is still warm. Pro-
ceed as follows:
1.
Clean area around oil fill plug/dipstick. See Figure
4-1.
2.
Remove oil drain plug and oil fill plug/dipstick.
3.
Completely drain oil into a suitable container.
4.
Install oil drain plug and tighten until snug.
5.
Slowly add the recommended type of oil until the
level is near the H (High) mark on the dipstick. See
Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-1. Oil Drain Plug
Figure 4-2. Oil Dipstick
NOTE: The hash mark closest to the fill plug is the H
(High) mark.
•
For oil type, see Subsection 3.7 — Before Starting
Generator.
•
For oil capacity, see Subsection 4.2.2— Engine
Specifications.
6.
Install oil fill plug/dipstick and finger tighten.
7.
Wipe up any spilled oil.
8.
Dispose of used oil at a proper waste collection
center.
NOTE: Check engine oil level before each use.
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DIPSTICK / FILL OPENING
OIL DRAIN PLUG
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