Maintenance Schedule; Generator Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton 030467-0 Manual De Instrucciones

Maintenance
MaintenanceSchedule
Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs
first. More frequent service is required when operating in
adverse conditions noted below.
• Changeengine oil
Cleandebris
Check engine oil level
• Service engine air cleaner1
Changeengine oiP
Service fuel valve
Service spark plug
Inspect muffler and spark arrester
Cleancooling system1
• Checkvalve clearance
1 Service more often under dirty or dusty conditions.
General Recommendations
Regular maintenancewill improve the performance ant
extend the life of the generator. See any authorized
service.
The generator's warranty does not coveEi_m '
been subjected to operator abuse or negiigen_ Te receive
full value from the warranty, the operator _st maintain the
generator as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your generator.
All service and adjustments should be made at least once
each season. Follow the requirements in the Maintenance
Schedule chart above.
NOTICE Oncea year you should clean or replace the spark
plug and replacethe air filter. New spark plugs and clean air
filter assure proper fuel-air mixture and help your engine run
better and last longer.
EmissionsControl
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions
controldevices and systems may be performed by any
non-road engine repair establishment or individual.
However,to obtain "no charge" emissions control service,
the work must be performed by a factory authorized dealer.
See the Emissions Warranty.
GeneratorMaintenance
Generator maintenanceconsists of keepingthe unit clean
and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry
environment where it will not be exposed to excessive dust,
dirt, moisture, or any corrosive vapors. Cooling air slots in
the generator must not become clogged with snow, leaves,
or any other foreign material.
NOTICE DO NOT use water or other liquids to clean
generator. Liquids can enter engine fuel system, causing
poor performance and/or failure to occur, in addition, if
liquid enters generator through cooling air slots, some of the
liquid will be retained in voids and cracks of the rotor and
stator winding insulation. Liquid and dirt buildup on the
generator internal windings will eventually decrease the
insu ation resistance of the_ _indings.
and underneath the
fil or fuel leaks. Clean accumulated
from outside the generator. Keepthe
other engine controls clean. Keep the
the muffler free from any
Inspect cooling air slots and openings
_.These openings must be kept clean and
jine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of
_rheatingand ignition of accumulated debris:
• Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
NOTICE improper treatment of generator could damage it
and shorten its life.
• DO NOTexpose generator to excessive moisture, dust, dirt, or
corrosive vapors.
• DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
• Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt or oil.
• Use a vacuum cleanerto pick up loose dirt and debris.
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