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Maintenance
WARNING: ALWAYS wear adequate personal protective equipment, including eye protection
and oil/fuel-resistant gloves, when carrying out maintenance on this generator. ALWAYS
ensure proper ventilation.
WARNING: Work away from naked flames, DO NOT smoke, and ensure petrol fumes or
spilled fuel cannot reach potential ignition sources.
WARNING: If fuel or oil is removed during maintenance, fill into suitable sealed containers
and dispose of according to laws and regulations.
WARNING: ALWAYS switch the generator off and wait until all components have completely
cooled, before cleaning or carrying out any maintenance. (with the exception of oil removal;
refer to ‘Changing the engine oil’).
Note: The maintenance schedule should be adjusted according to use and environment.
If the generator is used frequently, and/or if it is used in harsher environments, shorter
maintenance intervals are required.
WARNING: Some of the maintenance procedures described in this manual require some
general technical skills and expertise. This generator MUST ONLY be serviced by people
with the necessary skill level. If in doubt, have the machine serviced by an authorised GMC
service centre.
DESCRIPTION
WORK TO BE
CARRIED OUT
BEFORE EACH USE
EVERY 3 MONTHS/50
HOURS
EVERY 6 MONTHS/100
HOURS
EVERY 12 MONTHS/300
HOURS
Air filter
Inspection
Cleaning
Fuel mesh filter
Cleaning
Spark plug
Cleaning & adjusting
Valve maintenance
Cleaning & clearance
adjustment
Combustion chamber &
valves
Cleaning
Fuel lines
Inspection & cleaning
Exhaust system
Check for leaks; tighten
or replace gasket if
necessary
Clean spark arrester or
replace if necessary
Cooling system
Check fan for damage
Fittings & fasteners
Check, tighten & replace if
necessary
User maintenance
Authorised GMC service centre only
Maintenance Schedule
WARNING: Maintenance not covered by this manual MUST be carried out by an authorised GMC technician. Attempting such maintenance or repairs will void the warranty.
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