Periodic maintenance
Items | Remarks | Every 50hrs | Every 150 |
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| or every | hrs or every |
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| month | month |
Spark Plug | Remove | x |
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| Carbon | x | |
Air Filter | Cleaning |
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| x | ||
Fuel Filter | Clean |
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Decarbon- | Clean |
| x |
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Generator maintenance
Your generator should be kept clean and dry at all times. The generator should not be stored or operated in environments that includes excessive moisture, dust or any corrosive vapors. If these substances are on the generator, clean with a cloth or soft bristle brush. Do not use a garden hose or anything with water pressure to clean the generator. Water may enter the cooling air slots and could possibly damage the rotor, stator and the internal windings of the generator head.
Storage
If you are going to store your generator for more than 30 days, use the following information as a guide to prepare the generator for storage.
Never store generator with fuel in the tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas, where fumes can reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or other
gas appliances.
Spark plugs
1.Remove spark plug from the generator with a spark plug spanner socket. Note: This socket is not supplied with the unit.
2.Remove carbon deposits using a wire brush.
3.Check for discoloration on the top of the spark plug. The standard color should be a tan colour.
4.Check the spark plug gap. The acceptable gap should be between 0.7 – 0.8mm.
Air filter
1.Remove the cover (8) on the front of the generator by removing the two screws.
2.Remove the air filter.
3.Wash the air filter in solvent.
4.Lubricate the filter using motor oil (SEA #20).
5.Thoroughly squeeze the filter removing excess oil.
6.Replace air filter back into the engine.
7.Secure the cover back onto the front panel of the generator.
IMPORTANT: Never run the engine without the air filter element in place.
Fuel filter
1.Stop the engine.
2.Turn the fuel cock lever to the ‘off’ position.
3.Unscrew the filter assembly located directly under the fuel cock lever.
4.Disassemble the washer & filter component and clean thoroughly with solvent.
5.Wipe out the filter housing with a clean lint free cloth.
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