MAINTENANCE

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 engine as instructed in the engine operator’s manual.

IMPORTANT: Before performing any maintenance on the generator, be sure you follow all steps in “Servicing the System” on page 21.

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.

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.

NOTE: DO NOT use direct spray from a garden hose to clean generator. Water can enter the engine and generator and cause problems.

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 oil drain tube into approved container.

2.Push in and rotate oil drain fitting 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Slowly pull outward until oil starts draining (Figure 12). DO NOT pull oil drain fitting off engine.

Figure 12 — Oil Drain Fitting

Changing Oil Filter

1.Place oil drain tray over tubing and slide it under oil filter (Figure 13).

Figure 13 — Changing Oil Filter with Oil Drain Tray

oil drain tray

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 synthetic oil grade recommendation given in “Engine Oil” on page 17 and oil fill instructions given in 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 engine manual for oil fill information.

•Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void warranty.

3.When oil has drained, push oil drain fitting in and rotate 1/4 turn clockwise until it locks in place.

4.Slide oil drain tube up into clamp on generator.

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