Section 3 – Maintenance
Recreational Vehicle Generator
2.9.3 attention required after submersion
If the recreational vehicle generator has been sub- merged in water, it must not be started and oper- ated. Following any submersion in water, have an Authorized Service Dealer thoroughly clean and dry the generator.
2.9.4 OPERATion in high grass orbrush
Never operate the generator while the vehicle is parked over high grass, weeds, brush, leaves or any other combustible substance. Such materials can ignite and burn from the heat of the exhaust system. The generator exhaust system becomes extremely hot during operation and remains hot for a long time after it has shut down.
3.1CHECKING the ENGINE OIL
LEVEL
For oil capacities and requirements, see “Engine Oil Requirements,” Section 1.5.4. Check the engine crankcase oil level at least every eight hours of opera- tion, or before using it. To check the engine oil level, proceed as follows (see Figure 3.1):
1.Be sure the generator is as level as possible.
2.Remove the dipstick and wipe it dry with a clean,
3.Install and tighten the dipstick cap; then, remove it again. The oil level should be at the dipstick “Full” mark.
4.If necessary, remove the oil fill cap on the rocker cover and slowly add oil until it reaches the dip- stick “Full” mark. DO NOT FILL ABOVE THE “FULL” MARK.
2.9.5 effects of moisture and dirt
Keep the generator set as clean and dry as possible. Protect the unit against excessive dust, dirt, cor- rosive vapors, road splash, etc. Permitting dirt and moisture to accumulate on generator windings will have an adverse effect on the insulation resistance of those windings.
When moisture is allowed to remain in contact with windings, some of the moisture will be retained in voids and cracks in the insulation. This causes a reduced insulation resistance and will eventually cause problems. Dirt will make the problem worse, since dirt tends to hold moisture in contact with windings. Salt (as from sea air) also will worsen the problem since it tends to absorb moisture from the air. Salt and moisture, when combined, form a good electrical conductor.
Never operate the engine with the oil level below the “Add” mark on the dipstick. Doing this could damage the engine.
5.Install and tighten the oil fill cap and the dipstick before operating the engine.
3.2CHANGing the ENGINE OIL
and/or Oil Filter
•Change the engine oil after the first 25 hours of operation (after the
Figure 3.1 – Oil Maintenance Features
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CONTROL CENTER
S T A R T | F U E L | C . B . |
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S T O P | P R I M E |
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| F U S E |
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| 7.5 A |
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S E R V IC E A C C E S S P A N E L AIR FILTER LOCATED BEHIND PANEL.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
OIL LEVEL: | CHECK DAILY |
AIR FILTER: | CLEAN PREFILTER |
| EVERY 100 HOURS. * |
| REPLACE ELEMENT |
| EVERY 250 HOURS. * |
OIL & OIL FILTER: | CHANGE EVERY 100 |
| HOURS. (OR ANNUALLY) * |
| * |
SPARK PLUGS: | INSPECT & CLEAN |
| PLUGS EVERY 100 |
| HOURS. REPLACE PLUGS |
| EVERY 500 HOURS. |
| (IF NECESSARY) |
FUEL FILTER: | CHANGE EVERY 400 |
| HOURS. (OR ANNUALLY) |
REPLACEMENT INFORMATION | |
PREFILTER P/N: | 0D4511 |
AIR FILTER P/N: | 0D3262 |
OIL FILTER P/N: | 070185 |
SPARK PLUG P/N: | 072347 |
FUEL FILTER P/N: | 0D7515 |
OIL CAPACITY WITH FILTER: | 0.8L/0.84QT |
TEMPERATURE | SAE VISCOSITY |
32˚F AND HIGHER | 30 |
10˚F TO 100˚F | |
0˚F TO 80˚F | |
WHEN SERVICE OR PARTS ARE NEEDED IN
THE USA OR CANADA, CONTACT THE GENERAC
SERVICE LOCATOR AT
Oil Dipstick/Oil Fill | Oil Drain | Oil Filter |
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