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Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule
Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below.
Maintenance Schedule - Fill in Dates as You Complete Regular Service
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Maintenance Task | Before Each | Every 25 Hours | Every 50 Hours | Every 100 Hours |
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Clean debris | X |
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Check oil level | X |
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Change engine oil |
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Service air cleaner |
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Service spark plug |
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Service spark arrester |
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Clean cooling system |
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Check valve clearance |
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Prepare for storage |
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¹Change oil after the first (5) operating hours and every 50 hours or every year, whichever occurs first, thereafter. Change oil sooner when operating under dirty or dusty conditions.
² Replace more often under dirty or dusty conditions.
General Recommendations
Regular maintenance will improve the performance and extend the life of the generator. See any authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer for service.
The generator’s warranty 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 maintain your generator.
All service and adjustments should be made at least once each season. Follow the requirements in the Maintenance Schedule chart above.
NOTE: Once a year you should clean or replace the spark plug and replace the air filter. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper
Emissions Control
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions control devices and systems may be performed by any
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