Installation manual
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
A
WARNING:
Never
attempt
to
perform
any
service
while
the
engine
is
running.
Wear
the
proper
safety
equipment
such
as
goggles
and
gloves,
and
use
the
correct
tools
for
each
job.
When
servicing/replacing
DC
components,
turn
off
the
20
amp
DC
circuit
breaker
on
the
control
panel,
or
disconnect
the
battery
terminals.
SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
I
DAilY
CHECK
BEFORE
START-UP
Coolant
Level
Engine
Oil
Level
Fuel/Water
Separator
(owner
installed)
Fuel
Supply
Visual
Inspection
of
Engine
I
INITIAL
50
HOURS
OF
OPERATION
Valve
Clearance
Generator
Drive
Belt
I
INITIAL
50
HOURS
OF
OPERATION
Engine
Oil
and
Filter
Exhaust
System
Zinc
Anode
Fuel
Filter
Fuel
Inlet
Filter
Spark
Plugs
Flame
Arrester
Screen
I
EVERY
50
OPERATING
HOURS
OR
WEEKLY
Drive
Belts
(Water
Pump)
Starting
Batteries
(and
House
Batteries)
.
Fuel
Pump
Zinc
Anode
I
EVERY
100
OPERATING
HOURS
OR
YEARLY
Engine
Oil
and
Filter
Flame
Arrester
Screen
I
EVERY
250
OPERATING
HOURS
OR
YEARLY
Valve
Clearance
Generator
Timing
Belt
.
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EXPLANATION
OF
SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Check
at
recovery
tank,
if
empty,
check
at
manifold.
Add
coolant
if
needed.
Oil
level
should
indicate
between
MAX.
and
LOW
on
dipstick.
Do
not
overfill!
Check
for
water
and
dirt
in
fuel.
Drain
filter
if
necessary.
Replace
filter
per
manufacturer's
recommendation
Fresh
unleaded
gasoline
with
an
octane
rating
of
89
or
higher.
Check
for
fuel,
oil
and
water
and
exhaust
leaks.
Check
for
rust
or
corrosion.
Inspect
wiring
and
electrical
connections.
Ensure
that
bolts
&
nuts
tight.
Surface
of
the
engine
shoulkd
be
kept
clean
Initial
Adjustment.
.
Measure
spring
tension,
inspect
belt
condition.
Adjust
tension
as
needed.
•
Initial
engine
oil
and
filter
change
at
50
hours,
then
change
both
every
100
hours.
Initial
check
at
50
hours,
then
every
250
hours.
Carefully
inspect
for
leaks.
Check
anti-siphon
valve
operation.
Check
the
exhaust
elbow
for
carbon
and/or
corrosion
buildup
on
inside
passages;
clean
and
replace
as
necessary.
Inspect/clean
Initial
change.
Initial
change.
Check
gap
(0.035
in/0.8-0.9
mm)
Initial
cleaning
of
screen.
Inspect
for
proper
tension
(3/8"
to
1/2"
deflection)
and
adjust
if
needed.
Check
belt
for
Slipping,
cracking
and
wear.
Adjust
tension
or
replace
as
needed.
Check
electrolyte
levels
Make
sure
cables
and
connections
are
in
good
order.
Clean
off
corrosion
if
needed.
Apply
petroleum
jelly
to
terminals
for
corrosion
protection
.
Inspect
for
leaks,
ensure
fuel
and
electrical
connections
are
clean
and
tight.
NOTE:
Work
out
your
own
schedule,
boats
location,
use
of
shore
power
can
make
a
difference.
Inspect
monthly
to
determine
schedule.
Change
engine
oil
and
filter.
Clean
screen,
inspect
rubber
sealing
ring
and
replace
if
necessary.
Adjust
valves.
Wipe
generator
clean
of
dust
and
engine
exhaust
Remove
vent
cover
and
inspect
for
loose
connections
and
overheated
wires
or
windings.
make
certain
vents
are
clear
and
unobstructed.
Inspect/replace
if
needed.
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