MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
| EAC H | FIR S T | EV E R Y 3 | E VER Y 6 | E VER Y |
SERVICE ITEM S | U S E | M O NTH O R | M O NTHS O R | M O NTHS O R | Y EAR O R |
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| 20 H O UR S | 50 HOU R S | 100 HOU R S | 300 H OUR S |
General Inspection | X 1 |
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Check Oil Level | X |
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Change Engine O il |
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Clean Air Cleaner |
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| X 2 |
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Clean Cylinder Cooling Fins |
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| X 2 |
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Clean Spark Plug |
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| X |
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Clean the Spark Arrestor |
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| X |
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Clean Fuel Sedim ent Cup |
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| X 3 |
Clean Fuel Tank |
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| X 3 |
Adjust Valve Clearance |
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| X 3 |
Check fuel line |
| Every 2 years(Replace if necessary) 3 |
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STORAGE
STORAGE
When preparing the generator for storage, follow the guidelines below.
STORAGE TIME |
| PRIOR TO STORING |
Less than 1 month | ■ No special preparation is required. | |
1 to 2 months | ■ | Fill with fresh gasoline and add a gasoline conditioner*. |
2 months to 1 year | ■ | Fill with fresh gasoline and add a gasoline conditioner*. |
| ■ | Drain fuel from carburetor. |
| ■ | Clean fuel sediment cup. |
1 year or more | ■ | Drain fuel tank. |
| ■ | Drain fuel from the carburetor. |
| ■ | Clean fuel sediment cup. |
| ■ | Remove spark plug. |
| ■ Put a tablespoon of engine oil into the spark plug cylinder. Turn the engine slowly with | |
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| the pull rope to distribute the oil. |
| ■ | Reinstall spark plug. |
| ■ | Change engine oil. |
After removal from storage:
■Fill with fresh gasoline.
*Use gasoline conditioners formulated to extend storage life. For recommendations, contact your nearest authorized service center.
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