Porter-Cable BS525, Instruction Manual

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13 — ENG
MAINTENANCE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
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, operator must
maintain the generator as instructed in this manual.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Refer to the Engine Operator's manual for service and
maintenance of the engine.
Note 1: Change oil after first two (2) operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter, more often if operated in
extreme dusty or dirty conditions.
Note 2: Check oil after 5 hours of operation
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE
MAINTENANCE TASK
Before each
use
X
Every 25
Hours of Every
Season
See Note 2
X
Every 50
Hours of Every
Season
See Note 1
Every 100
Hours of Every
Season
X
Check oil level
Change oil
Clean Air Filter Assembly
Check Spark Plug
Prepare Unit for Storage
Prepare unit for storage if it is to remain idle for more than 30 days.
GENERATOR MAINTENANCE
Your generator should be kept clean and dry at all
times. The generator should not be stored or operated
in environments that includes excessive moisture, dust
or any corrosive vapors. If these substances are on the
generator, clean with a cloth or soft bristle brush. Do
not use a garden hose or anything with water pressure
to clean the generator. Water may enter the cooling air
slots and could possibly damage the rotor, stator and
the internal windings of the generator head.
STORAGE
If you are going to store your generator for more than 30
days, use the following information as a guide to
prepare the generator for storage.
Never store generator with fuel in the tank indoors
or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas, where
fumes can reach an open flame, spark or pilot light
as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or
other gas appliances.
Engine Preparation
1. Add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank to minimize the
formation of fuel gum deposits during storage.
2. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabi-
lizer to allow it to enter the fuel system.
3. Next shut off engine.
4. Disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the
spark plug.
5. Add one teaspoon of oil through the spark plug
hole.
6. Place rag over spark plug hole and pull the recoil a
few times to lubricate the combustion chamber.
7. Replace the spark plug, but do not connect the
spark plug wire.
NOTE: If a fuel stabilizer is not used, all gasoline
must be drained from the tank and carburetor to
prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and
causing possible malfunction of the engine.
Generator
• Clean the generator as outlined in the Maintenance
Section on this manual.
• Check that cooling air slots and openings on
generator are open and unobstructed.