Full Product Manual

16
MAINTENANCE
Proper routine maintenance of the generator will help prolong the life of the machine. Please perform
maintenance checks and operations according to the schedule in below chart.
Recommended
maintenance schedule
Each 8
hours or
daily
First 8
hours
Every 25
hours
Every 3
months or
50 hours
Every 6
months or
100 hours
Every
year
As
necessary
Engine
oil
Check
lever
x
Replace
x
x*
x*
Air
cleaner
Check
x
x
Clean
x
Spark
plug
Check
/Clean
x
Change
x
x
Fuel tank
Check
lever
x
*Clean/change more often under dusty conditions or operating under heavy load.
Recommended maintenance schedule
CLEANING THE GENERATOR
Never clean the generator when it is running! Never clean 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.
Always try to use the generator in a cool, dry place. If the generator becomes dirty, clean the exterior with
a damp cloth, a soft brush, a vacuum or pressurized air.
CHECKING THE OIL
The oil capacity of the engine crankcase is 20 fl. oz.
Check the oil level of the generator according to the Recommended Maintenance Schedule above. The
generator is equipped with an automatic shutoff to protect it from running on low oil. The generator
should be checked before each use for proper oil level. This is a critical step for proper engine starting. To
check the oil level:
1. Make sure the generator is on a level surface.
2. Clean around oil fill. Remove dipstick and wipe the
dipstick with a clean rag. Insert the dipstick into the oil
fill opening without screwing in. Remove the dipstick to
check the oil mark. Add oil if the oil mark covers less
than one half of the dipstick.
3. Slowly add more oil and repeat step 2 until the oil mark
reaches to the top of dipstick. Do not over fill the
crankcase.
4. Reinstall oil dipstick.
CHANGING/ADDING OIL
Change the oil according to the Recommended Maintenance Schedule. Change the oil when the engine is
warm. This will allow for complete drainage. Change oil more often if operating under heavy load or high