6. MAINTENANCE
6.1.
Follow the maintenance intervals shown below. More frequent service is required
when operating in adverse conditions.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
After first
1
0
hours
Change
the
engine oil
- use SAE15W40
Every 8 hours o
r
Daily
Clean
the
machine
Check
the
engine
oil level
Every 25 hours or Yearly
Clean
the
engine air filter
Every
10
0 hours o
R
Yearly
Yearly
Replace
the
engine air filter
Service
the
fuel valve
Service
the
spark plug
Check
the
muffler and
the
spark arrester
Clean
the
cooling system
6.2.
General recommendations.
6.2.1.
The warranty of the generator does not cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the
operator must maintain the generator as instructed in this manual. Some
adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain the generator.
6.2.2.
All adjustments in the Maintenance section of this manual should be made at
least once each season. Follow the requirements in the “Maintenance Schedule”.
IMPORTANT
Once a year replace the spark plug and
the
air filter. A new spark plug and a clean
air filter helps the engine run better and last longer.
6.2.3.
Generator maintenance.
6.2.3.1.
Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean and dry. Operate
and store the unit in a clean dry environment where it will not be exposed to
excessive dust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive vapors. Cooling air slots in the
generator must not become clogged with snow, leaves, or any other foreign
material. DO NOT use the machine where it can become exposed to rain,
snow, sleet or any other type of moisture.
6.2.3.2.
Check the cleanliness of the generator frequently and clean when dust, dirt,
oil, moisture or other foreign substances are visible on its exterior surface.
Never insert a
finger,
object or tool through the air cooling slots, even if the engine is not running.
DO NOT use a garden hose or pressure washer to clean the generator. Water can enter the
engine fuel system and cause problems. In addition, if water enters the generator though
Change
the
engine oil
- use SAE15W40
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