MAINTENANCE (cont.) | ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK |
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| Prior to checking the oil level, start the generator by |
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| moving the Mode switch on the control panel to the RUN | ||||||
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| position. Allow the generator to run for one or two | ||||
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| minutes, then shut it down by returning the switch to the | ||||
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| OFF position. After the engine comes to a stop let the | ||||
• Before performing any maintenance, make sure |
| engine set for a couple of minutes before checking the oil | |||||||||||||||||
| the Mode switch is in the OFF position, the | level. Begin the level check by removing the dipstick (A), | |||||||||||||||||
| circuit breaker is in the OFF position and the | wiping it clean, then reinserting it into the engine. | |||||||||||||||||
| positive (red) battery cable is disconnected. | Remove the dipstick a second time, checking that the oil | |||||||||||||||||
• Generator/engine components are hot to the | level falls between the upper and lower limit marks on | ||||||||||||||||||
| touch when operating. To prevent burns to the | the end of the dipstick, as shown in Fig. A. Adjust engine | |||||||||||||||||
| skin allow unit to cool before touching internal | oil level as required so the level is at the upper limit mark | |||||||||||||||||
| generator or engine components. | on the dipstick, adding oil to the engine through the oil fill | |||||||||||||||||
• Crankcase pressure can blow hot engine oil out | cap (B) as shown in Fig B. Add only oil of the same | ||||||||||||||||||
specification as the oil already in the engine. | |||||||||||||||||||
| the fill opening causing severe burns. Always | ||||||||||||||||||
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| stop the generator before removing the oil fill |
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| cap. |
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•Keep hands, feet, clothing, etc., away from drive belts, fans, and other moving or hot parts. Never remove any drive belt or fan guard while the unit is operating.
•Engine block heater can cause electrical shock. Remove engine block heater plug from
electrical outlet before working on block heater |
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connections. |
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• Improper service or replacement of parts can |
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lead to severe personal injury or death and to |
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damage to equipment and property. Service |
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personnel must be qualified to perform |
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electrical and mechanical service. |
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• Use caution when working on live electrical |
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equipment. Remove jewelry, make sure clothing |
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Fig. B | ||||
and shoes are dry and stand on a dry wooden | ||||
platform.
•Do not smoke around the generator. Wipe up any fuel or oil spills immediately. Ensure that no combustible materials are left in the generator compartment, or on or near the generator, as FIRE or EXPLOSION may result. Keep the area surrounding the generator clean and free from debris.
•When performing maintenance on this equipment, nothing should be done that might render the equipment or its installation in non- compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
•Eye protection should be used.
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