Rato R160, Service Manual

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3. MAINTENANCE
3-1. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free operation. It will also
help reduce air pollution.
Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Shut off the
engine before performing any maintenance. If the engine must be
running during maintenance, make sure the area is well ventilated.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment are necessary for keeping the generator in a good
operating condition. Perform the service and inspection at the intervals shown in the
Maintenance Schedule below:
Time option Each use
First month
or 20 Hrs.
(3)
Every 3
months or 50
Hrs. (3)
Every 6
months or 100
Hrs. (3)
Every year or
300 Hrs.
(3)
Oil Check ○
Oil Replace ○ ○
Air cleaner element
Check
○
Air cleaner element
Clean
○
Fuel strainer Clean
○
Spark plug Clean
Adjust
○
Valve gap Check
Adjust
○
Fuel tank, fuel element
Clean
○
Fuel tube Check
Replace
Every 2 years (2
Every 4 years (4)
Clean the air cleaner once every 10 hours or once every day when engine is used in dusty
areas.