equipped with this feature). Make sure that the auto idler magnet does not touch the throttle lever of the engine when it is running and the auto idler switch is turned off.
√Adjust the engine speed to 3720 RPM's (62 Hz) with no load applied to the generator set.
√Adjust the auto idler speed after you have accomplished the above adjustment.
√Adjust the auto idler speed by moving the
TEST ALL GFCI RECEPTACLES ON A MONTHLY BASIS BY PRESSING THE TEST BUTTON ON THE RECEPTACLE AND MAKING SURE THAT THE GFCI TRIPS AND ELIMINATES ALL POWER COMING FROM IT. REPLACE ANY GFCI RECEPTACLE THAT DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE TEST PROPERLY.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED ON THE GENERATOR SET
AFTER THE ENGINE HAS STOPPED AND THE GENERATOR SET HAS COOLED
DOWN. THE BATTERY AND SPARK PLUG SHOULD ALSO BE DISCONNECTED
PRIOR TO PERFORMING MAINTENANCE.
REPAIRS AND/OR ANY ADJUSTMENTS MADE TO THE GENERATOR SET
SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A COMPETENT MECHANIC FAMILIAR
WITH THE OPERATION, SERVICING, AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RELEVENT
TO THE ENGINE BEING WORKED ON.
This manual contains only very minimal engine maintenance instructions. You should refer to the engine manufacturer's owner's manual for specific maintenance instructions for the engine on your generator set. Any maintenance instructions or recommendations in the engine owner's manual take precedence over any of the following general recommendations.
1.Clean and/or replace any fuel, oil, and/or air filters per the engine manufacturers' guidelines.
2.Check oil level regularly; at least every 5 to 8 hours of operation. Be sure the proper oil level is maintained.
3.Change the oil as is recommended in the engine manufacturer's owner's manual.
4.Replace the spark plug(s) as is recommended by the engine manufacturer (if applicable to the engine).
5.Clean the cooling fins on the engine to keep the engine's heat dissipation potential at it's maximum.
6.Inspect and clean all governor and carburetor linkages and make sure they operate properly.
7.Inspect the recoil rope for any damage and replace it if necessary (if applicable).
8.Clean the trash screen around the recoil or other cooling air intake.
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