MAG MG3000, Instructions For Use Manual

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8. Maintenance:
The purpose of the maintenance program is to keep the generator in good
conditions and to reach the maximum life for the equipment.
DANGER : Stop the engine before performing any maintenance.
If you need to start up the engine for any type of check, make sure that the area
is well ventilated. Exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide.
NOTE:
Use original MAG parts or proven quality components for
maintenance.
Maintenance scheduling.
SERVICE MAINTENANCE PERIODS
Engine oil Check the level before each use. First oil change after 20 hours of
break-in. Subsequent oil changes every 100 hours of use.
Air filter Check and clean every 50 hours. Replace when it begins to wear out.
Spark plug Clean and adjust the electrode every 50 hours Replace if any damage
is noticed in the porcelain or electrode, or if a proper flash is not
produced.
Cleaning of sediment deposits for
the gasoline valve Every 300 hours or 1 year (whichever is first)
Engine valves*
Adjust every 500 hours*
Combustion chamber*
Clean every 500 hours*
Fuel filter and tank*
Clean every 500 hours*
Fuel hose*
Replace every two years or sooner if any wear is noticed*
NOTE: Perform maintenance more frequently when the equipment is used
in places with a lot of dust or very high temperatures.
NOTE:
Services marked with an asterisk must be performed by a qualified
service center, during the warranty period of services approved by MAG.
NOTE: Lack of compliance with maintenance services will shorten the life
of the generator and produce malfunctions that will not be covered by the
warranty. Warranty will not be respected if the detailed maintenance plan is not
observed, except in case of authorization to skip a service by MAG or an
authorized MAG service.