Guardian Technologies 004701-0 owner manual Checking the Engine OIL, Level

Section 3 – Maintenance

Recreational Vehicle Generator

2.9.3 attention required after submersion

If the recreational vehicle generator has been sub- merged in water, it must not be started and oper- ated. Following any submersion in water, have an Authorized Service Dealer thoroughly clean and dry the generator.

2.9.4 OPERATion in high grass orbrush

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.

3.1CHECKING the ENGINE OIL

LEVEL

For oil capacities and requirements, see “Engine Oil Requirements,” Section 1.5.4. Check the engine crankcase oil level at least every eight hours of opera- tion, or before using 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, lint-free cloth.

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.

2.9.5 effects of moisture and dirt

Keep the generator set as clean and dry as possible. Protect the unit against excessive dust, dirt, cor- rosive vapors, road splash, etc. Permitting dirt and moisture 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.

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 25-hour break-in peri- od, see Section 2.10.1). Thereafter, change the oil every 100 operating hours. Change the oil more frequently if operating consistently under heavy load or at high ambient temperatures.

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) *
	*
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	15W-40
0˚F TO 80˚F	10W-30
-20˚F TO 50˚F	5W-30

WHEN SERVICE OR PARTS ARE NEEDED IN

THE USA OR CANADA, CONTACT THE GENERAC

SERVICE LOCATOR AT 1-800-333-1322.

Oil Dipstick/Oil Fill Oil Drain Oil Filter

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