MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Schedule

Periodic maintenance and adjustment are necessary to keep the generator in good operating condition. Perform service and inspection at intervals shown in Generator Maintenance Schedule (see Table 2).

DANGER

Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poi- son you cannot see or smell.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEVER use inside a home

Only use OUTSIDE and far

or garage, EVEN IF doors

away from windows, doors, and

and windows are open.

vents.

Shut off engine before performing any maintenance. If engine must be run, be sure area is well ventilated.

NOTICE

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

WARNING

Accidental starting of generator can cause severe injury or death. Before performing maintenance, disconnect spark plug cap from spark plug. Also disconnect both starting bat- tery cables. Remove the negative (-) cable first to reduce the risk of arcing.

WARNING

Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem before operation, can cause a malfunction in which you can be seri- ously hurt or killed. Always follow inspection and mainte- nance recommendations and schedules in this owner's manual.

NOTICE

The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating con- ditions. If you operate generator under severe conditions, such as sustained high-load or high-temperature, or use it in unusually wet or dusty conditions, consult your servicing dealer for recommendations applicable to your individual needs and use.

 

 

 

FREQUENCY*

 

 

MAINTENANCE TASK

Before each

First month or

Every 3

Every 6

Every year or

 

20 hours of

months or 50

months or 100

300 hours of

 

use

 

use

hours of use

hours of use

use

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect for/clean debris

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check engine oil level

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change engine oil

 

X

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check air filter

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean air filter

 

 

X

 

 

Replace air filter

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Run engine

 

 

X

 

 

Check/adjust spark plug

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace spark plug

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean fuel sediment cup

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean spark arrestor

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean cylinder cooling fins

 

 

 

 

X**

Check/adjust idle speed

 

 

 

 

X**

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check/adjust valve clearance

 

 

 

 

X**

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean fuel tank and filter

 

 

 

X**

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean combustion chamber

 

 

Every 500 hours **

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check fuel tube

 

Every 2 years (replace if necessary)**

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE 2. Generator Maintenance Schedule

* Perform at every indicated month or operating hour interval, whichever comes first.

† Clean more often when using generator in dusty areas.

‡ It is recommended that the generator is run for 30-60 minutes every three months to ensure the battery remains charged.

If the unit is stored for more than a year without running, a battery charger may necessary to recharge the generator battery.

**These items should be serviced by a Honda service dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient. Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures.

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