MAINTENANCE

STORAGE

When preparing the generator for storage, allow the unit to cool completely then follow the guidelines below.

STORAGE TIME

PRIOR TO STORING

 

 

Less than 2 months

Drain gasoline from tank and dispose of in a suitable container according to state and local

 

ordinances.

 

 

2 months to 1 year

Drain fuel from carburetor.

 

Drain gasoline from tank and dispose of in a suitable container according to state and local

 

ordinances.

 

 

1 year or more

Drain fuel from the carburetor.

 

Remove spark plug.

 

Drain gasoline from tank and dispose of in a suitable container according to state and local

 

ordinances.

 

Put a tablespoon of engine oil into the spark plug cylinder. Turn the engine slowly with the pull

 

rope to distribute the oil.

 

Reinstall spark plug.

 

Change engine lubricant.

 

After removal from storage:

 

Fill with fresh gasoline.

 

 

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

 

Before

After 1st month

Every 3 months

Every 6 months

Every year or

 

or 20 hours of

or 50 hours of

or 100 hours

after 300 hours

 

each use

 

operation

operation

of operation

of operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Engine Lubricant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change Engine Lubricant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Air Filter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean Air Filter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change Air Filter

 

 

 

 

Check/Adjust Spark Plug

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace Spark Plug

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check/Adjust Idle Speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check/Adjust Valve

 

 

 

 

Clearance*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean Fuel Tank and

 

 

 

 

Filter*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Fuel Tube

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace Fuel Filter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* These items should only be carried out by an authorized service center.

NOTE: Maintenance should be performed more frequently when generator is used in dusty areas.

When generator has exceeded the maximum figures specified in the table, maintenance should still be cycled ­according to the intervals of time or hours stated herein.

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