MAINTENANCESCHEDULE

Foiiowthe hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first=

More frequent service is required when operating in adverseconditions noted beiow.

MAINTENANCESgNEDULE

 

 

 

 

 

FILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETE

 

 

SERVICEDATES

 

REGULARSERVICE

 

 

 

 

SERVICEDATES

MAINTENANCETASK

Before

j

Every 25 Hours

Every 50 Hours

Every 100 Hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each Use

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or Yearly

or Yearly

or Yearly

Check oil level

×

 

 

 

 

Cleandebris

X

 

 

 

 

Change engine oil

 

 

 

X 1

 

Service air cleaner

 

 

X2

 

 

Service spark plug

 

 

 

 

X

Service spark arrester

 

 

 

 

X

Cleancooling system

 

 

 

 

X2

Prepare for storage

 

If unit is to remain idle for longer than 30 days.

1Change oil after the first (5) operating hours and every 50 hours or every year, whichever occurs first, thereafter, Change sooner when operating under dirty or dusty conditions,

2Replace more often under dirty or dusty conditions,

GENERALBECOMMENDATIONS

Regular maintenancewill improve the performance and extendthe iife of the generator. Seeany Sears or other qualified dealerfor service.

The generator'swarranty does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive fuiI vaiue from the warranty, the operator must maintain generator as instructed in this manual

Some adjustments wili needto be made periodically to properly maintain your generator.

AtI service and adjustments should be made at least once each season. Follow the requirements in the Maintenance Schedulechart above.

NOTE:Oncea year you should clean or replace the spark ptug and repiace the air filter. A new spark plug and clean air fiiter assure proper fuel-air mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

EMISSIONSCONTBOL

Maintenance,replacementor repair of the emissions control devices and systems may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual.

BENEBATOBMAINTENANCE

Generatormaintenanceconsists of keepingthe unit cteanand dry. Operateand store the unit in a clean dry environment where it wiii not be exposedto excessive dust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive vapors. Cooiing air slots in the generator must not becomeclogged with snow, leaves,or any other foreign material.

Checkthe cleanliness of the generator frequently and ctean

when dust, dirt, oii, moisture or other foreign substances are visible on its exterior surface.

NOTE:DO NOTuse a garden hose to clean generator. Water can enter the engine fuel system and causeproblems, in addition, if water enters the generator through cooiing air slots, some of the water wiii be retained in voids and cracks of the rotor and stator winding insulation. Water and dirt buiidup on the generator internai windings wiii eventually decreasethe insuiation resistance of these windings.

Generater Cleaning

Daiiy or before use,ctean accumuiated debris from generator. Keepiinkage,spring and controts clean. Keeparea around and behind muffler free from any combustibie debris= Inspect cooiing air siots and openings on the generator= Theseopenings must be kept ctean and unobstructed.

Generator parts shouid be kept clean to reducethe risk of overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.

o Usea damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.

NOTICE

Improper treatment of generator can damage it and shorten its iife.

DONOTexposegeneratorto excessivemoisture,dust,dirt, or corrosivevapors. DONOTinsertanyobjectsthroughcoolingslots.

,Usea soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt, oil, etc.

,Usea vacuumcleanerto pick uploose dirt and debris.

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