Maintenance
Operator’s Manual
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MAINTENANCE
Read the instruction manual before performing maintenance.
Keep all air vents clear.
Keep the unit clean.
DO NOT spray with water.
Periodically check all fasteners and tighten, see the periodic
maintenance chart.
The following procedures must be performed when stopping
the unit for maintenance or service:
1. Turn off the unit.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from engine.
3. Open all drains.
4. Wait for the unit to cool before starting service.
ENGINE:
The engine for this unit is governed to operate at speeds close
to 3600 RPM (60Hz) throughout the operating load range.
WARNING: DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE GOVERNOR
MECHANISM, CHANGE THE SETTING EXPERI-
MENTALLY, OR PUSH THE THROTTLE OPEN IN
AN ATTEMPT TO GENERATE MORE ELECTRICAL
CURRENT; EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OR PERSONAL
INJURY MAY RESULT.
GOVERNOR SPEED ADJUSTMENT SHOULD BE
MADE ONLY BY A SERVICING DEALER.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL:
Check oil level before each operation and ensure that it is
maintained per engine manual.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL:
Change oil after the first 25 hours of operation. Thereafter it
should be changed every 50 hours.
1. Make sure the unit is on level ground. Run the engine to
warm the oil.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Remove the oil drain plug. (See Fig. 1)
CAUTION:
OIL BEING DRAINED MAY BE HOT. TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF BURN INJURY, HANDLE
WITH CARE. DISPOSE OF USED OIL PROPERLY.
4. Drain oil while engine is warm, into a suitable container.
5. Reinstall the oil drain plug.
6. Remove oil gauge and refill with new oil. (Fig. 2)
7. Check the oil level as instructed in the engine manual.
8. Wipe up any spilled oil.
AIR CLEANER:
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION. DO NOT
USE GASOLINE OR LOW FLASH POINT SOLVENTS
TO CLEAN THE ELEMENT. CLEAN THE ELEMENT
(Fig. 1 Subaru)
(Fig. 1 Honda)
OIL DRAIN PLUG
OIL DRAIN PLUG
