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6.2 MAINTENANCE
By following a careful service and maintenance program for your machine, you will enjoy many years of
trouble free operation.
Ensure all operators understand how to
put the machine in safe condition before working with this machine,
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Flip main switch "off" or disconnect all loads
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Shut off the engine.
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Ensure all components have stopped moving.
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble free operation. It will also help reduce air
pollution.
To properly care for your generator, it is recommended to perform maintenance procedures on a regular
basis. Other service tasks that are more difficult or require special tools are best handled by professionals
and are normally performed by your small engine technician or other qualified mechanic.
If you operate your generator under unusual conditions, such as sustained high-load or high-temperature
operation, or use it in dusty conditions, consult your service technician for recommendations applicable to
your individual needs and use.
Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem before operation, can cause a malfunction which may
void your warranty. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations.
Remember that your service technician knows your generator best and is fully equipped to maintain and
repair it. To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new, genuine parts for repair and replacement.
Genuine factory replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to original specifications. The
manufacturer will not be responsible for injuries or damages caused by use of unapproved parts and/or
accessories.
WARNING
Use caution when performing maintenance.
Only you can decide whether or not you should
perform a given task.
6.2.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE
On a regular basis check all nuts, bolts and screws
and ensure they are all properly secured. Ensure the
machine is clean free of oil and fuel spills. Inspect
fuel line connections between the engine and fuel
tank.
NEVER
attempt to adjust or modify the factory
settings of the engine or engine governor. Engine
speed controls frequency portion of the electrical
output (60hZ) Personal injury or damage to the
engine or equipment can result if operating in
speed ranges above the maximum or below the
minimum allowable. Only qualified technicians with
the proper equipment should to make adjustments
to the engine settings.
6.2.2 ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Review the engine owners manual periodic
maintenance section. Follow the recommendations
for service and maintenance as outlined in your
engine owners manual. Always follow the safety
procedures and
precautions in the owner’s manual.
6.2.3 ALTERNATOR MAINTENANCE
Review the alternator owners manual maintenance
section. Follow the recommendations for service and
maintenance as outlined in your alternators owners
manual. Always follow the safety procedures and
precautions in the owner’s manual.
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