GT POWER GT4000ESi, Operating Instructions Manual

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18.
Maintenance
Note:
Before performing maintenance on the
generator, review the safety section in this manual as
well as the following safety messages.
WARNING!
Avoid accidentally starting the generator during
maintenance by removing the spark plug boot
from the spark plug. For electric start generators,
also disconnect the battery cables from the
battery (disconnect the black negative (-) cable
first) and place the cables away from the battery
posts to avoid arcing.
Allow hot components to cool to the touch prior
to performing any maintenance procedure.
Internal pressure can build in the engine
crank-case while the engine is running.
CAUTION!
Avoid skin contact with engine oil or gasoline.
Prolonged skin contact with engine oil or
gasoline can be harmful. Frequent and
prolonged contact with engine oil may cause
skin cancer.
Take protective measures and wear protective
clothing and equipment. Wash all exposed skin
with soap and water.
WARNING!
Failure to perform periodic maintenance or not
following maintenance procedures can cause
the generator to malfunction and could result in
death or serious injury.
NOTE: Periodic maintenance intervals vary
depending on generator operating conditions.
Operating the generator under severe conditions,
such as sustained highload, high-temperature, or
unusually wet or dusty environments, will require
more frequent periodic maintenance.
WARNING!
Always perform maintenance in a well ventilated
area. Gasoline fuel and fuel vapors are
extremely flammable and can ignite under
certain conditions.
Maintenance Item
Before Every
Use
After First 20
Hours or First
Month of Use
After 50 Hours
of Use or Every
6 Months
After 100 Hour
of Use or Every
6 Months
After 300 Hours
of Use or Every
Year
Engine Oil Check Level Change Change - -
Cooling Features Check/Clean - - - -
Air Filter
Check - Clean* - Replace
Spark Plug - - - Check/Clean Replace
Spark Arrestor
- - - Check/Clean -
*Service more frequently if operating in dry and dusty conditions
Maintenance Schedule
Following the maintenance schedule below is
impor-tant to keep the generator in good operating
condition.
On the following page is a summary of maintenance
items by periodic maintenance intervals which should
be treated as a guideline.
WARNING!
Removing the oil fill plug/dipstick while the
engine is hot can cause extremely hot oil to
spray out of the crankcase and can severely
burn skin. Allow engine oil to cool for several
minutes before removing the oil fill plug/dipstick.
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