Section 3 – Maintenance
QUIETPACT 40G Recreational Vehicle Generator
◆2.10.4 OPERATION IN HIGH GRASS OR BRUSH
3.1CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Never operate the generator while the vehicle is parked over high grass, weeds, brush, leaves or any other combustible substance. Such materials can ignite and burn from the heat of the exhaust system. The generator exhaust system becomes extremely hot during operation and remains hot for a long time after it has shut down.
◆2.10.5 EFFECTS OF MOISTURE AND DIRT
Keep the generator set as clean and dry as possible. Protect the unit against excessive dust, dirt, corrosive vapors, road splash, etc. Permitting dirt and mois- ture to accumulate on generator windings will have an adverse effect on the insulation resistance of those windings.
When moisture is allowed to remain in contact with windings, some of the moisture will be retained in voids and cracks in the insulation. This causes a reduced insulation resistance and will eventually cause problems. Dirt will make the problem worse, since dirt tends to hold moisture in contact with windings. Salt (as from sea air) also will worsen the problem since it tends to absorb moisture from the air. Salt and moisture, when combined, form a good electrical conductor.
For oil capacities and requirements, see “Engine Oil Requirements,” Section 1.5.4 (Page 6). Check the engine crankcase oil level at least every eight hours of operation, or before you use it. To check the engine oil level, proceed as follows (see Figure 3.1):
1.Be sure the generator is as level as possible.
2.Remove the dipstick and wipe it dry with a clean,
3.Install and tighten the dipstick cap; then, remove it again. The oil level should be at the dipstick “Full” mark.
4.If necessary, remove the oil fill cap on the rocker cover and slowly add oil until it reaches the dip- stick “Full” mark. DO NOT FILL ABOVE THE “FULL” MARK.
Never operate the engine with the oil level
!below the “Add” mark on the dipstick. Doing this could damage the engine.
5.Install and tighten the oil fill cap and the dipstick before operating the engine.
3.2CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
AND/OR OIL FILTER
•Change the engine oil after the first 25 hours of operation (after the
Figure 3.1 – Oil Maintenance Features
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S E R V IC E A C C E S S P A N E L AIR FILTER LOCATED BEHIND PANEL.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
OIL LEVEL: | CHECK DAILY |
AIR FILTER: | CLEAN PREFILTER |
| EVERY 100 HOURS. * |
| REPLACE ELEMENT |
| EVERY 250 HOURS. * |
OIL & OIL FILTER: | CHANGE EVERY 100 |
| HOURS. (OR ANNUALLY) * |
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SPARK PLUGS: | INSPECT & CLEAN |
| PLUGS EVERY 100 |
| HOURS. REPLACE PLUGS |
| EVERY 500 HOURS. |
| (IF NECESSARY) |
FUEL FILTER: | CHANGE EVERY 400 |
| HOURS. (OR ANNUALLY) |
REPLACEMENT INFORMATION
PREFILTER P/N: | 0D4511 |
AIR FILTER P/N: | 0D3262 |
OIL FILTER P/N: | 070185 |
SPARK PLUG P/N: | 072347 |
FUEL FILTER P/N: | 0D7515 |
OIL CAPACITY WITH FILTER: | 0.8L/0.84QT |
TEMPERATURE | SAE VISCOSITY |
32˚F AND HIGHER | 30 |
10˚F TO 100˚F | |
0˚F TO 80˚F | |
WHEN SERVICE OR PARTS ARE NEEDED IN
THE USA OR CANADA, CONTACT THE GENERAC
SERVICE LOCATOR AT
RV SERVICE LOCATOR: 1.800.333.1322
| Oil Dipstick/Oil Fill Oil Drain | Oil Filter |
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