Manual

Section 4
Maintenance
NOTE:Propermaintenanceand properandsafeoperationis crucialto the lifeof thegenerator.GenuineGeneracpartsMUSTbe used
toensurewarrantycoverage.
NOTE:Sincemostmaintenancealertswilloccuratthesametime (mosthavetwoyear intervals),onlyonewill appearon theControl
Paneldisplayat anyonetime.Oncethefirst alertis cleared,the nextactivealertwillbedisplayed.
/_AII service to this generator must be performed by a qualified service person only.
4.1 m Performing Scheduled Maintenance
It is important to perform Maintenance as specified in the Service Schedule for proper generator operation and to ensure that the generator com-
plies with the applicable emission standards for the duration of its useful life. Service and repairs may be performed by any qualified service per-
son or repair shop. Additionally, emissions critical maintenance must be performed as scheduled in order for the Emissions Warranty to be valid.
Emissions critical maintenance consists of servicing the air filter and spark plugs in accordance with the Service Schedule. The controller will
prompt for Schedule A or Schedule B maintenance to be performed. Schedule A maintenance consists of the oil, oil filter and tune-up. Schedule
B maintenance includes the oil, oil filter, tune-up, air cleaner, spark plug(s) and valve clearance.
4.2 m Service Schedule
ATTENTION: All service work must be performed by a qualified service person only.
System Component Procedure Frequency
X = Action W = Weekly
R= Replace as Necessary Inspect Change Clean M = Monthly
* = Notify Dealer if Repair is Needed Y = Yearly
Fuel
Fuel,nesandconnect,ons* 1 X 1 l 1 M
Lubrication
Oil level X M or 24 hours of continuous operation
Oil X 2Y or 200 hours of operation**
Oil filter X 2Y or 200 hours of operation**
Cooling
Enclesureleuvers 1 x 1 l x 1 w
Battery
Remove corrosion, ensure dryness
Clean and tighten battery terminals
Check charge state
Electrolyte level (unsealed batteries only)*
Engine and Mounting
Air cleaner
Spark plug(s)
Valve Clearance
General Condition
Vibration, Noise, Leakage*
Complete Tune-Up*
* Contact the nearest Dealer for assistance if necessary.
X X Y
X X Y
X X Y
X X Every 6 M
X X 400 hours
X X 400 hours
X 500 hours***
x 1 l M
To be completed by a Dealer 2Y or 200 hours
** Change oil and filter after the first 25 hours of operation. Continue to check at intervals of 200 hours or 2 years, whichever occurs first. Severe duty oil drain inter-
vals: In cold weather conditions (ambient below 40°F/4.4°C) change engine oil and filter every year or 100 hours of operation to prevent accumulation of water in
the oil. If the unit will be operated continuously in hot ambient conditions (ambient above 85°F/29.4°C) or operation in an extremely dusty or dirty environment
change the engine oil and filter every year or 100 hours of operation to prevent oil breakdown.
*** Check valve clearance after the first 25 hours of operation. Continue to check at intervals of 400 hours.
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