5.2.5Resetting the Maintenance Timer
Model RESV (RDC2):
1.From the Overview menu, step down to the Genset Run Time menu.
2.Press the Select button and then step down to the Next Maintenance screen.
3.Press the Select button.
4.Press the Up arrow button so that “Reset Maint Timer? Yes” is displayed.
5.Press the Select button. After about two minutes, the new maintenance interval and date are displayed.
Model RESVL (DC2):
1.Press and hold the OFF and AUTO buttons together until Maintenance Timer Reset is displayed.
2.Release the OFF and AUTO buttons.
5.3 Spark Plugs
WARNING
Accidental starting.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect the battery cables before working on the generator set. Remove the negative
Disabling the generator set. Accidental starting can cause severe injury or death. Before working on the generator set or equipment connected to the set, disable the generator set as follows: (1) Press the generator set off/reset button to shut down the generator set. (2) Disconnect the power to the battery charger, if equipped. (3) Remove the battery cables, negative
Reset the spark plug gap or replace the plugs with new plugs as necessary.
1.Clean the area around the base of the spark plug to keep dirt and debris out of the engine.
2.Remove the spark plug and check its condition. Replace the spark plug if it is worn or if its reuse is questionable.
3.Check the spark plug gap using a wire feeler gauge. See Figure
4.For easy removal, apply a light coating of
5.Reinstall the spark plug into the cylinder head. Torque the spark plug to
Generator Set Model | Spark Plug Gap |
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8/10/12RESV/RESVL | 0.508 mm (0.020 in.) |
Figure 5-3 Spark Plug Gap
Figure 5-4 Checking the Spark Plug Gap
Figure 5-5 Adjusting the Spark Plug Gap
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