Generator Maintenance
The generator warranty does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or neglect. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain the system as instructed in the engine operator’s manual.
All adjustments should be made at least once each season. Follow the requirements in the engine operator’s manual.
Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean. Operate the unit in an environment where it will not be exposed to excessive dust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive vapors. Cooling air louvers on the enclosure must not become clogged with snow, leaves, or any other foreign material. To prevent generator damage caused by overheating, keep the enclosure cooling inlets and outlets clean and unobstructed at all times.
Check the cleanliness of the unit frequently and clean when dust, dirt, oil, moisture or other foreign substances are visible on its exterior/interior surface. Inspect the air inlet and outlet openings inside and outside the enclosure to ensure air flow is not blocked.
NOTE: DO NOT use direct spray from a garden hose to clean generator. Water can enter the engine and generator and cause problems.
Engine Oil
The system is filled with synthetic oil
NOTE: The use of synthetic oil does not alter the required oil change intervals described in the engine operator’s manual.
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Remove the two screws from each plastic access cover and remove both access covers from the two sides of the generator enclosure.
Changing Oil
1.Place the oil drain tube into an approved container.
2.Remove brass plug from tube opposite of engine.
3.When the oil has drained, replace brass plug into tube.
4.Slide the oil drain tube up into the beaded tie wrap on the fuel hose.
Changing Oil Filter
1.Place oil drain tray over tubing and slide it under oil filter.
2.Follow instructions given in engine operator’s manual for changing oil filter.
3.Remove oil drain tray from under oil filter and clean up any spilled oil.
caution
Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor oil.
•Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain laboratory animals.
•Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON’T POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
To fill your engine with oil:
Follow the synthetic oil grade recommendation and oil fill instructions given in the engine operator’s manual.
notice
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil will result in equipment failure.
•Refer to Maintenance and engine manual for oil fill information.
•Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void engine and generator warranty.
Air Filter
The engine for this generator is equipped with a UL recognized air filter. When servicing the air filter, follow the instructions given in the engine operators manual. Replace ONLY with same type UL recognized air filter, P/N 790263.
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