Maintenance and Troubleshooting
10
Owner’s Manual for Water Pump
Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Maintenance Recommendations
Regular
maintenance
will
improve
performance and extend water pump life. See
an Independent Authorized Service Dealer for
service.
Water pump warranty does not cover items
subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full warranty value, operator must
maintain water pump as instructed in this
manual, including proper storage as detailed
NOTE:
Call 1-888-GENERAC (888-436-3722)
with questions about component replacement.
Maintenance Schedule
Follow maintenance schedule intervals,
whichever occurs first according to use.
NOTE:
Adverse conditions will require more
frequent service.
NOTE:
All required service and adjustments
should be performed each season as detailed
in the following chart.
Preventive Maintenance
Dirt or debris can cause improper operation and
equipment damage. Clean water pump daily or
before each use. Keep area around and behind
muffler free from combustible debris.
• Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces
clean.
• Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on
dirt, oil, etc.
• Use a vacuum to pick up loose dirt and
debris.
• Low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi [172
kPa]) may be used to blow away dirt.
Engine Maintenance
NOTE:
For units equipped with a Subaru
engine, refer to the Subaru engine manual
shipped with the unit. Maintenance for Subaru
engines should be performed according to
Subaru recommendations.
Inspect Engine Oil Level
Inspect engine oil level prior to each use, or
every 8 hours of operation.
Add recommended engine oil as necessary.
.
NOTE:
If equipped with an “Oil Alert System”
the system will automatically stop the engine
before the oil level falls below a safe limit.
Change Engine Oil
When using water pump under extreme, dirty,
dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather,
change oil more frequently.
NOTE:
Properly dispose of used oil in
accordance with all local laws and regulations.
Change oil while engine is still warm from
running, as follows:
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug and place the wire where it
cannot contact spark plug.
Before Each Use
Check engine oil level
Check air cleaner
Check and tighten fasteners
After Each Use
Drain water from pump
Every 3 Months or 50 Hours
Clean air cleaner*
Every 6 Months or 100 Hours
Change oil ǂ
Clean sediment cup
Check and adjust spark plug
Clean fuel tank and fuel filter **
Clean spark arrestor (if equipped)
Every Year or 300 Hours
Replace air cleaner element (paper)
Replace spark plug
Check and adjust idle speed **
Check and adjust valve clearance **
Every Two Years
Check condition of fuel lines and replace if
necessary
*
Service more often in dusty or dirty conditions.
**
Contact an Independent Authorized Service
Dealer.
ǂ
Change oil after the first 20 hours of
operation, and every 100 hours thereafter.
(000141)
WARNING
Accidental start-up. Disconnect spark plug wires when
working on unit. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
(000139)
WARNING
Risk of burns. Allow engine to cool before
draining oil or coolant. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.
(000141)
WARNING
Accidental start-up. Disconnect spark plug wires when
working on unit. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
