Owner`s manual

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MAINTENANCE / CARE
Proper routine maintenance of your generator will help prolong the life of your machine. Please
perform maintenance checks and operati ons according the schedule in figure 1 8.
If you have questions about any of the maintenance procedures listed in this manual, please call
[phone] M-F 8-5 CT
CAUTION: Never perform maintenance operations while the generator is running.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
each use
first month
then every
20 hrs
every 3
months or
50 hrs
every 6
months or
100 hrs
every year
or 300 hrs
check level
x
Engine oil
replace
x
x
check
x
Air cleaner
clean
x
Fuel filter cup
clean
x
Spark plug
check/ clean
x
check gas level
x
Gas tank
clean
x
Figure 18- Recommended maintenance schedule
Cleaning the Generator
Always try to use your generator in a cool dry place. In the event t he generator becomes dirty, clean the
exterior with one or more of the following:
- a damp cloth
- a soft brush
- a vacuum
- pressurized air
Never clean the generator with a bucket of water or a hose. Water can get inside the working parts of
the generator and cause a short circuit or corrosion.
Checking the Oil
The generator is equipped with an automatic shutoff and low oil indicator to protect it from running on
low oil. Nonetheless, you should check the oil level of the generator before each use to ensure t hat the
generator crankcase has a sufficient amount. To check the oil level:
1. Make sure the generator is on a level surface.
2. Unscrew the oil filler/dipstick cap (see figure 19).
3. With a dry cloth, wipe the oil off of the stick on the inside of the cap.
4. Insert the dipstick as if you were replacing the cap and then remove again. There should now
be oil on the stick. If there is no oil on the stick, or oil only at the very end of the stick, you
should add oil until the engine crankcase is filled. See “Changin g/ Adding Oil” in this section.
5. Be sure to replace cap when finished checking oil.