Section 4 — Maintenance

QUIETSOURCE™ Liquid-cooled 30 kW Generators

‹4.5.4 INSPECT COOLING SYSTEM

•Inspect engine cooling system at least once each month.

•Check hoses for damage, deterioration, leaks, etc. Correct any discrepancies found.

•Check hose clamps for tightness.

‹4.5.5 CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL

See “Checking Fluid Levels” in Section 4.4.

‹4.5.6 PERFORM VISUAL INSPECTION

Complete a thorough visual inspection of the entire engine-generator monthly. Look for obvious damage, loose, missing or corroded nuts, bolts and other fas- teners. Look for fuel, oil or coolant leaks.

‹4.5.7 INSPECT EXHAUST SYSTEM

Inspect the exhaust system at least once every three months. Check all exhaust system pipes, mufflers, clamps, etc. for condition, tightness, leaks, security, damage.

‹4.5.10 CHANGING ENGINE OIL

Refer to maintenance performed by authorized serv- ice facilities for engine oil and filter change frequen- cies.

Drain the oil while the engine is still warm from run- ning. This means warm up the engine, shut it down and drain immediately as follows:

1.Remove OIL DRAIN HOSE from its retaining clip.

2.Loosen and remove OIL DRAIN HOSE CAP. Drain oil completely into suitable container.

3.When all oil has drained, install and tighten OIL DRAIN HOSE CAP, and re-install into its retaining clip.

4.Turn OIL FILTER (Figure 4.2) counterclockwise and remove. Dispose of old filter.

5.Apply light coating of new engine oil to seal of new oil filter. Install FILTER and tighten by hand only.

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

6.Remove OIL FILL CAP. Add recommended oil (see

SPECIFICATIONS). DO NOT FILL ABOVE THE DIPSTICK “FULL” MARK. Crankcase oil capacity is 4.0 U.S. quarts (3.8 liters).

‹4.5.8 CHECK FAN BELT

•Inspect fan belts every three months. Replace any damaged, deteriorated, worn or otherwise defec- tive belt.

•Check fan belt tension. Thumb pressure, exerted midway between pulleys, should deflect about 3/8 to 5/8 inch. Adjust belt tension as required.

‹4.5.9 INSPECT ENGINE GOVERNOR

Visually inspect electronic governor.

DANGER

Do not attempt to adjust the governor. Only

!qualified service facilities should adjust the governor. Excessively high operating speeds are dangerous and increase the risk of person- al injury. Low speeds impose a heavy load on the engine when adequate engine power is not available and may shorten engine life. Correct rated frequency and voltage are sup- plied only at the proper governed speed. Some connected electrical load devices may be damaged by incorrect frequency and/or voltage. Only qualified service technicians should adjust the governed speed.

After refilling the crankcase with oil, always

!check oil level on dipstick. NEVER OPERATE ENGINE WITH OIL BELOW THE DIPSTICK “ADD” MARK.

7.Start engine and check for oil leaks.

Figure 4.2 - Oil Filter

OIL FILTER

‹4.5.11 CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR CLEANER

To replace the engine air cleaner, (part number 059402), remove the air cleaner cover and replace the air filter making sure it is positioned properly before reattaching the cover (Figure 4.3).

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Generac Power Systems 004917-2 ‹ 4.5.4 Inspect Cooling System, ‹ 4.5.5 Check Engine Coolant Level, ‹ 4.5.8 Check FAN Belt
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004917-2 specifications

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