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Section4
Maintenance
4.1 -- MaintenanceSchedule
Follow the calendar intervals. More frequent service is required when
operating in adverse conditions noted below.
Check Oil Level ............................................................... At Each Use
Change Oil :1: . ............................... *Every 100 hours or Every Season
Check Valve Clearance ............................................ ***Every Season
Service Air Filter ........................ ** Every 200 hours or Every Season
Replace Spark Plug ...................................................... Every Season
Change oilafterfirst30hours ofoperation t heneveryseason.
* Change oilandoilfiltereverymonth whenoperating u nder h eavyload or inhightem-
peratures.
** Clean moreoften under d irtyordustyoperating c onditions. Replace a irfilterparts if
theycannot b e adequately cleaned.
*** Check valveclearance a ndadjust i f necessary a fter f irst50hours of operation a nd
every300hoursthereafter. Thisrequires someengine disassembly. Werecom-
mend contacting a nAuthorized S ervice Dealer f orthisadjustment.
NOTE:
Once ayear replace the spark plug and replace the air filter. A
new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper fuel-air mixture
and help the engine run better and last longer.
4.2 -- General Recommendations
The warranty of the generator does not cover items that have been
subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from
the warranty, the operator must maintain the generator as instructed
in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly main-
tain the generator.
All adjustments in the Maintenance section of this manual should be
made at least once each season. Follow the requirements in the
"Maintenance Schedule".
4.2.1 -- Generator Maintenance
Generator maintenance consists of keeping the 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 inthe generator must not become clogged with snow,
leaves, or any other foreign material.
Check the cleanliness of the generator frequently and clean when
dust, dirt, oil, moisture or other foreign substances are visible on its
exterior surface.
CAUTION!
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Never insert any object or tool throughthe air cooling
slots, even if the engine is not running.
4.2.2 -- To Clean The Generator
Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
A soft, bristle brush may be used to loosen caked on dirt, oil, etc.
A vacuum cleaner may be used to pick up loose dirt and debris.
Low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) may be used to blow away
dirt. Inspect cooling air slots and openings on the generator.
These openings must be kept clean and unobstructed.
NOTE:
DONOT use a garden hose to cleangenerator. Watercan enter
the engine fuel system and causeproblems. In addition, if water
enters the generator through cooling air slots, some water will
be retained in voids and crevices of the rotor and stator winding
insulation. Waterand dirt buildup on thegenerator internal wind-
ings will eventually decrease the insulation resistance of these
windings.
4.2.3 -- Engine Maintenance
Whenworking on the generator, always disconnect
spark plug wire from spark plug and keepwire awayfrom
spark plug.
4.2.4 -- Checking Oil Level
See the "Before Starting the Generator" section for information on
checking the oil level. The oil level should be checked before each
use, or at least every eight hours of operation. Keep the oil level main-
tained.
4.2.5 -- Changing The Oil
Change the oil after the first 30 hours and every 100 hours thereafter.
If running this unit under dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot
weather, change the oil more often.
A CAUTION!
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Hot oil may cause burns. Allow engine to cool before
draining oil. Avoid prolonged or repeatedskin exposure
with used oil. Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap.
Use the following instructions to change the oil after the engine
cools down:
1.
Clean area around oil drain plug (Figure 4-1).
2.
Remove oil drain plug from engine and oil fill plug to drain oil
completely into a suitable container.
3.
When oil has completely drained, install oil drain plug and tighten
securely.
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