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Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule
Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs
first. More frequent service is required when operating in
adverse conditions noted below.
1
Service more often under dirty or dusty conditions.
2
See any authorized dealer for service.
General Recommendations
Regular maintenance will improve the performance and
extend the life of the generator. See any authorized dealer
for service.
The generator’s warranty does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty, the operator must
maintain the generator as instructed in this manual.
All service and adjustments should be made at least once
each season. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure
proper fuel-air mixture and help your engine run better and
last longer. Follow requirements in
Maintenance Schedule
.
Cleaning
Daily or before use, look around and underneath
the generator for signs of oil or fuel leaks. Clean any
accumulated debris. Keep area around muffler free from
any debris.
• Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt or oil.
• Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
NOTICE
Improper treatment of generator could damage
it and shorten its life. Do not expose generator to excessive
moisture, dust, dirt, or corrosive vapors. Do not insert any
objects through cooling slots.
Cleaning Fuel Strainer
The fuel strainer helps prevent debris from entering the fuel
system.
Clean the fuel strainer as follows:
1. Make sure generator is on a level surface.
2. Remove the fuel cap and fuel strainer.
3. Wash fuel strainer in liquid detergent and water.
4. Wipe fuel strainer clean with a clean, dry cloth.
5. Carefully reinstall the fuel strainer and fuel cap.
Engine Maintenance
Check Engine Oil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least
every 8 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained. See
Checking/Adding Engine Oil
.
Changing Engine Oil
If you are using your generator under extremely dirty or
dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change the
oil more often.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact
with used motor oil. Used motor oil has been shown
to cause skin cancer in certain laboratory animals.
Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON’T
POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
Change oil while engine is still warm from running, as
follows:
1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
2. Loosen the side maintenance cover screws and
remove the side maintenance cover.
3. Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap.
4. Tip your generator to drain oil from oil fill into a
suitable container making sure you tip your unit toward
the oil filler neck. When crankcase is empty, return
generator to upright position.
Maintenance
Every 8 Hours or Daily
• Clean debris
• Check engine oil level
First 10 Hours
• Change engine oil
Every 50 Hours or 3 Months
• Service engine air cleaner and breather filter
1
Every 100 Hours or 6 Months
• Clean fuel strainer
• Change engine oil
1
• Service spark plug
• Inspect muffler and spark arrester
Every 250 Hours or Yearly
• Check valve clearance
2
Fuel Cap
Fuel Strainer
