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8. MAINTENANCE
The purpose of the maintenance and adjustment schedule is to keep the generator in the
best operating condition.
Inspect or service as scheduled in the table below.
■
Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance. If the engine must be run, make
sure the area is well ventilated. The exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas.
■
Use genuine our parts or their equivalent. The use of replacement parts which are not of
equivalent quality may damage the generator.
Maintenance
Maintain the generator according to the maintenance schedule in this section. Service items more
frequently when used in dusty areas, or under conditions of high load, temperature, and humidity.
Maintenance Schedule
REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD(1)
EACH
USE
FIRST
MONTH
OR
20HRS
EVERY 3
MONTHS
OR
50HRS
EVERY 6
MONTHS
OR
100 HRS
EVERY
YEAR
OR
200 HRS
ITEM
Perform at every indicated month
or operating hour interval, which-
ever comes first.
Engine oil
Check level
○
Change
○
○
Air cleaner
Check
○
Clean
○(1)
Spark plug
Clean-adjust
○
Replace
○
Combustion chamber
Clean
○
Every 300Hrs. (2)
Valve clearance
Clean-adjust
○
(2)
Fuel tank and filter
Clean
○
(2)
Fuel lines
Check
Every 2 years (Replace if necessary) (2)
NOTE: (1) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
(2) These items should be serviced by your servicing dealer unless you have the proper
tools and are mechanically proficient. Refer to the shop manual for service
procedures.
