Makita G1700i manual HOW-TO Maintenance See Fig, Periodic Operation and Inspection

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9."HOW-TO" MAINTENANCE (See Fig. 5)

CAUTION

Make sure the engine is stopped before starting any maintenance, servicing or repair.

NOTE

It is recommended to use ear protection when performing operation, maintenance and repair of the generator set.

3.CLEANING AND ADJUSTING SPARK PLUG (See Fig. 5-e,r)

q SPARK PLUG w PLUG WRENCH

(a)If the plug is contaminated with carbon, remove it using a plug cleaner or wire brush.

(b)Adjust the electrode gap to 0.6 to 0.7 mm (0.024 to 0.028 in.).

Spark plug BMR4A (NGK)

FRANÇAISE

ESPAÑOL

1. ENGINE OIL CHANGE (See Fig. 5-q)

q OIL DRAIN PLUG

■Change engine oil every 50 hours.

(For new engine, change oil after 20 hours.)

(a)Drain oil by removing the drain plug and the oil filler cap while the engine is warm.

(b)Reinstall the drain plug and fill the engine with oil until it reaches the upper level on the oil filler cap.

■Use fresh and high quality lubricating oil to the specified level as directed on page 6.

If contaminated or deteriorated oil is used or the quantity of the engine oil is not sufficient, the engine damage will result and its life will be greatly shortened.

2.SERVICING THE AIR CLEANER (See Fig. 5-w)

Maintaining an air cleaner in proper condition is very important.

Dirt induced through improperly installed, improperly serviced or inadequate elements damages and wears out engines. Keep the element always clean.

(a)Unhook the cover and remove the cleaner element. q ELEMENT

w AIR CLEANER COVER

(b)Paper element: Clean by tapping gently to remove dirt and blow off dust. Never use oil. Clean paper element every 50 hours of operation, and replace element every 200 hours or once a year.

(c)Urethane form : Wash the element with fresh water. Squeeze out the water then dry the element. (Do not twist.)

10.PERIODIC OPERATION AND INSPECTION

When furnishing the generator as emergency electric power source, periodic operation and inspection are needed.

Fuel (gasoline) and engine oil will be deteriorated with time, and this causes that the engine is difficult to start and as the results improper engine operation and fault.

CAUTION

Since the fuel (gasoline) will be deteriorated with time, replace fuel (gasoline) with fresh one periodically; once every three (3) months is recommended.

(a)Check the fuel (gasoline), engine oil and air cleaner.

(b)Start engine.

(c)With appliance such as lightings activated, run the engine for over ten minutes.

(d)Check for the following items;

■Proper engine running.

■Adequate output and the indicator lamp turned on properly.

■The engine switch normally operated.

■No leakage of engine oil and fuel (gasoline).

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