9. 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.
WARNING
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.
CAUTION
Use genuine our parts or their equivalent. The use of replacement parts which
are not of equivalent quality may damage the generator.
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 shop manual for service procedures.
(3) For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals.
ITEM
Perform at every indicated month
or operating hour interval, which-
ever comes first.
REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD(3)
Fuel line
Check
Check level
Change
Check
Clean
Check-adjust
Replace
Check-adjust
Clean
Engine oil
Air cleaner
Spark plug
Valve clearance
Fuel tank and filter
EVERY
YEAR
OR
200 HRS
EACH
USE
FIRST
MONTH
OR
20HRS
EVERY 3
MONTHS
OR
50HRS
EVERY 6
MONTHS
OR
100 HRS
(1)
(2)
(2)
Every 2 years (Replace if necessary) (2)
Maintenance Schedule
5.Move the choke handle to the RUN position after the engine warms up.
NOTE
If the engine stops and will not restart, check the engine oil level before
troubelshooting in other areas.
CHOKE
HANDLE
