MAINTENANCE
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3-1.1 Changing the engine oil (every 100 hours)
Take the oil cover off. Remove the oil drain plug
when the diesel engine is still hot. Be careful of
hot oil and hot engine as you may get burned.
The bolt is located at the bottom of the cylinder.
After draining the oil, put the bolt back and
tighten it. Then fill with the proper engine oil to
the proper level.
3-1.2 Air filter maintenance schedule
1.Cleanair-filterevery6monthsor500hoursofoperation.
2. If necessary, exchange it.
3. Do not use detergent to clean air filter element.
Note: Never start the engine without the air filter. This can cause
serious damage to the engine if foreign objects enter the intake
system. Always change the air filter on time.
3-1.3 Fuel filter maintenance
1. The fuel filter should be cleaned often to keep the engine running at maximum
performance.
2. The recommended time period for cleaning the fuel filter is 6 months or 500
hours of operation.
a. To do this, first drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
b. Loosen the small screws on the fuel switch and remove the fuel filter from
the port. Use diesel fuel to clean the fuel filter. Also, remove the fuel injector
and clean the carbon deposit around it. The recommended time period for
this is 3 months or 100 hours.
3-1.4 Cylinder head bolt tensions
The cylinder head bolts should be tightened to specifications please refer to the
diesel engine manual for specifications and the special tools required to do this.
3-1.5 Battery check
Make sure the battery acid is full. The engine uses a 12V battery. Due to
numerous starting cycles, the battery acid may be used up. Also, before filling,
verify that the battery is not damaged in any way. Add distilled water to the
battery when filling. Perform checks on the battery once a month.
3-2 Storing for long periods of time
If your generator needs to be stored for long periods of time, the following
preparations should be made.
1. Start the diesel engine for 3 minutes then stop it.
2. When the engine is still hot, change the engine oil with new engine oil of the
proper grade.
3. For electric started generator, press the decompression handle down and
crank the engine for 2-3 seconds. To do this, put the starter switch in the
“Start” position. (Do not start the diesel engine)
4. Clean the engine and store it in a dry place.
