Fuel Valve Maintenance

The fuel valve is equipped with a fuel sediment cup, screen, and o-ring that need to be cleaned.

1. Move fuel valve to “Off” position.

2. Remove sediment cup (A) from fuel valve. Remove o-ring (B) and screen (C) from fuel valve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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* Below 40°F (4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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** Above 80°F (27°C) the use of 10W30 may cause increased oil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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consumption. Check oil level more frequently.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTICE Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

certification mark and API service symbol with

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Wash sediment cup, o-ring, and screen in a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“SJ/CF ENERGY CONSERVING” or higher, is an

 

 

nonflammable solvent. Dry them thoroughly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

acceptable oil at all temperatures. Use of synthetic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Place screen and o-ring into fuel valve. Install sediment

 

 

oil does not alter required oil change intervals.

 

 

cup and tighten securely.

Reproduction

 

 

 

 

5. Move fuel valve to “On” position, and check for leaks.

 

 

Checking Oil Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least

 

 

Replace fuel valve if there is any leakage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

eve y 8 hours of perati

. Keep oil level maintained.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine Maintenance

 

 

1.

Make sure generat

r is on a level surface.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Clean area around oil fill, remove oil cap/dipstick and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause fire or

 

 

 

 

 

wipe dips i k wi h clean cloth. Replace dipstick.

 

 

 

 

 

electric shock resulting in death

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forRemove and and check oil level.

 

 

 

 

 

serious injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTICE DO NOT screw in dipstick when checking oil level.

WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR GE ERATOR

 

 

 

 

 

3. Verify oil is at “Full” mark (D) on dipstick. Replace and

• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tighten oil cap/dipstick.

 

 

 

 

the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Use approved spark plug tester.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil Recommendations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

detergent oils are acceptable if classified for service SF, SG,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SH, SJ or higher. DO NOT use special additives.

 

 

 

Adding Engine Oil

 

 

 

 

 

Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for the engine. Use the chart to select the best viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected.

1.Make sure generator is on a level surface.

2.Check oil level as described in Checking Oil Level.

3.If needed, slowly pour oil into oil fill opening to the “Full” mark on dipstick. DO NOT overfill.

NOTICE Overfilling with oil could cause the engine to not start, or hard starting.

•DO NOT overfill.

•If over the FULL mark on dipstick, drain oil to reduce oil level to FULL mark on dipstick.

4.Replace and tighten oil cap/dipstick.

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