The General
I.O.M. MANUAL
Maintenance :
Your
General
power vacuum, as well as the rest of your equipment, will
last for many years if you properly maintain the equipment.
The
General
requires the following regular maintenance procedures:
NOTE: ALWAYS FOLLOW THE SAFETY GUIDELINES AS OUTLINED
ON PAGE 1 OF THIS MANUAL.
FOR A NEW ENGINE,
change the oil after the first
5
hours of operation.
Thereafter, change oil after every 100 hours of operation.
I.
Every day check the oil level by removing and checking the dip stick.
Refer to the accompanying Kohler Owner’s manual for the proper oil
viscosity.
II.
The engine should have the oil and filter changed every 100 hours of
operation. Drain the oil from the extended oil drain on the side of the
engine opposite the muffler. Then refill the oil reservoir with the oil
recommended in the accompanying Kohler Owner’s manual.
III.
The bolts on the fan wheel should be checked for tightness every time you
change your oil. This requires a ½” dia. socket wrench with an extension.
Locate the (3) bolts on the bushing inside the fan inlet. Then turn each
bolt clockwise until they are tight.
IV.
The air filter on the engine should be checked every 50 hours of operation.
To do this, loosen the air cleaner clamp and remove the cover. Remove
the air cleaner and take the pre-filter off the pleated air filter. Wash this
filter off, allow it to dry and then replace the pre-filter. When you maintain
the pre-filter you will not have to replace the main filter as often.
V.
The engine will also require other maintenance as outlined in the
accompanying Kohler Owner’s Manual.
VI.
The fan wheel should be checked every 1,000 hours or, at a minimum,
once per year. Remove the fan wheel and visually inspect it for
mechanical integrity. If any aberration is detected, the fan wheel should
be replaced immediately.
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