Manual

NOTE:
DO NOTuse a garden hoseto cleangenerator. Water can
enterthe enginefuelsystem and cause problems. In addition,
if water entersthe generatorthroughcoolingair slots,some
water will be retainedin voidsand crevicesof the rotor
and stator winding insulation.Waterand dirtbuildupon the
generatorinternal windings will eventuallydecreasethe
insulationresistanceof thesewindings.
3.3.2 TOCLEANTHEGENERATOR
• Usea damp cloth to wipe exteriorsurfaces clean.
• A soft, bristlebrush may be used to loosen caked on dirt, oil,
etc.
• A vacuum cleaner may be used to pick up loose dirt and
debris.
• Low pressureair (not to exceed25 psi) may be used to blow
awaydirt. Inspectcoolingairslots andopeningsonthe generator.
Theseopenings must bekept clean and unobstructed.
3.3.3 ENG/NEMA/NTENANCE
,A CAUTION!
,_ When workingonthegenerator,alwaysdisconnect
negativecablefrombattery.Alsodisconnectsparkplug
wire from sparkplugand keepwire away from spark
plug.
3.3.4 CHECKINGOILLEVEL
See the "BEFORESTARTINGTHE GENERATOR"section for
information on checking the oil level. The oil level should be
checkedbeforeeachuse,or at leasteveryeight hoursof operation.
Keepthe oil levelmaintained.
3.3.5 CHANG/NGTIlE O/LANOOILFILTER
Changethe oil andfilterafterthe first 30 hours of operation.Change
the oil every 100 hours or every seasonthereafter.If runningthis
unit underdirty or dusty conditions, or in extremelyhot weather,
changethe oil more often.
,_ Hotoil may causeburns.Allow engine to coolbefore
draining oil.Avoid prolongedor repeatedskin exposure
with usedoil. Thoroughlywashexposedareaswith soap.
Usethe following instructionsto changethe oil:
• Cleanareaaroundoil draincap.
• Removeoil draincap from the drainhoseandoilfill plugto drain
oil completely into a suitablecontainer.
• Whenoil has completelydrained,installoil draincapandtighten
securely.
• Place a suitable container beneath the oil filter and turn
filter counterclockwise to remove. Discard according to local
regulations.
• Coat gasket of new filter with clean engine oil. Turn filter
clockwise until gasket contacts lightly with filter adapter.Then
tightenan additional3/4 turn.
• Filloilsumpwithrecommendedoilandreplacetheoilfill plug.(See
"BeforeStartingthe Generator"for oil recommendations).
• Wipe up any spilled oil.
• Disposeof used oil at a propercollection center.
3.3.6 REPLACINGTHESPARKPLUG
Use Champion RC14YCspark plug or equivalent. Replace the
plug once each year. This will help the engine start easier and
run better.
1. Stop the engineand pull the spark plug wire off of the spark
plug.
2. To gain access, removethe four (4) socket head screws and
takeoff the side panel.
3. Cleanthe area aroundthe spark plug and remove it from the
cylinder head.
4. Set the spark plug's gap to .76 mm (0.030 in.). Install the
correctly gapped spark plug into the cylinder head (Figure
12).
5. Pushthe bootfirmly on the sparkplug and install side panel.
Figure 12 - Spark Plug Gap
3.4 SERVICEAIRCLEANER
The enginewill not run properly and may be damaged if using a
dirty air cleaner.Cleanor replacethe air cleaner paperfilter every
200 hours or once a year (Figure15). Cleanor replacemore often
if operating underdusty conditions.To clean or replace paper air
filter:
• Removeair cleanercover andremove paperfilter (Figure13).
• Clean paperfilter by tapping it gentlyon a solid surface. If the
filter is too dirty, replace it with a new one. Disposeof the old
filter properly.
• Cleanaircleanercover.Nextinsert new paperfilter into the base
of the air cleaner.Re-installair cleaner cover.
NOTE:
Toorder a new air filter,please contact the nearestauthorized
service center at 1-888-GENERAC.
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