Multiquip KD1800, KD6 operation manual General Inspection, Engine Side, Air Cleaner, Oil Change

KD1800/KD6 — MAINTENANCE (ENGINE)

General Inspection

At least daily or prior to each use, the generator should be cleaned and inspected for deficiencies. Check for loose, missing or damaged nuts, bolts or other fasteners. Also check for fuel or oil leaks.

Engine Side:

For a more detail engine maintenance schedule refer to the KUBOTA Engine Shop and Operator's Manual.

Air Cleaner

Every 50 hours: The air cleaner employed on the KUBOTA engine Model D905EBG is a dry type, NEVER apply oil to it.

If the generator will be operating in very dusty and dry grass conditions, a clogged air cleaner will result in high fuel consumption, loss of power and excessive carbon buildup in the combustion chamber. Service air cleaner daily.

1.Open the evacuator valve (Figure 6) once a week under ordinary conditions or daily in dusty conditions.This will eliminate large particles of dust and dirt within the air cleaner.

Figure 6. Air Cleaner

2.Wipe the inside of the air cleaner with a damp cloth and remove all dust and debris that may have accumulated inside air cleaner body.

3.Avoid touching the element except when cleaning.

4.Use compressed air to clean air filter element. Blow compressed air from the inside while turning the element. ALWAYS keep the pressure of the compressed air below 99 psi.

5.If carbon or oil adheres to the element, soak the element in detergent for 15 minutes, then wash it several times in water, rinse with clean water and let dry.

6.After the element is fully dried, inspect the inside of the element with a light, and check for damage (refer to the instructions on the label attached to the element).

7.Replace the element once a year or every six cleanings.

CAUTION:

zMake sure the wing nut for the air cleaner is tight enough. If is loose, dust and dirt may be sucked in, wearing down the cylinder liner and piston ring, and thereby resulting in poor power output.

zDO NOT over service the air cleaner element. Over servicing may cause dirt to enter the engine causing premature wear. Use the dust indicator as a guide on when to service the element.

Oil Change

Every 200 hours: Change the engine oil after the first 50 hours of operation and every 200 hours thereafter. ALWAYS check the crankcase oil level prior to each use, or when the fuel tank is filled. Insufficient oil may cause severe damage to the engine. Make sure the generator is level when checking the oil level.

1.Remove the oil dipstick from its holder, wipe it clean and reinstall it.

2.Remove the oil dipstick again from its holder, and check the oil level.

3.The oil level must be between the two notches on the dipstick as shown in Figure 7.

Figure 7. Engine Oil Dipstick

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