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Generator Maintenance
The generator warranty does not cover items that have been
subjected to operator abuse or neglect. To receive full value
from the warranty, the operator must maintain the system as
instructed in the engine operator’s manual.
All adjustments should be made at least once each season.
Follow the requirements in the engine operator’s manual.
Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit
clean. Operate the unit in an environment where it will
not be exposed to excessive dust, dirt, moisture or any
corrosive vapors. Cooling air louvers on the enclosure
must not become clogged with snow, leaves, or any other
foreign material. To prevent generator damage caused by
overheating, keep the enclosure cooling inlets and outlets
clean and unobstructed at all times.
Check the cleanliness of the unit frequently and clean when
dust, dirt, oil, moisture or other foreign substances are
visible on its exterior/interior surface. Inspect the air inlet
and outlet openings inside and outside the enclosure to
ensure air flow is not blocked.
NOTE: DO NOT use direct spray from a garden hose to clean
generator. Water can enter the engine and generator and
cause problems.
Engine Oil
The system is filled with synthetic oil (API SJ/CF 5W-30W).
This allows for system operation in the widest range of
temperature and climate conditions.
NOTE: The use of synthetic oil does not alter the required oil
change intervals described in the engine operator’s manual.
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Remove the two screws from each plastic access cover
and remove both access covers from the two sides of the
generator enclosure.
Changing Oil
1. Place the oil drain tube into an approved container.
2. Remove brass plug from tube opposite of engine.
3. When the oil has drained, replace brass plug into tube.
4. Slide the oil drain tube up into the beaded tie wrap on
the fuel hose.
Changing Oil Filter
1. Place oil drain tray over tubing and slide it under oil
filter.
2. Follow instructions given in engine operator’s manual
for changing oil filter.
3. Remove oil drain tray from under oil filter and clean up
any spilled oil.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor
oil.
Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in
certain laboratory animals.
Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
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KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON’T POLLUTE.
CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN USED OIL TO
COLLECTION CENTERS.
To fill your engine with oil:
Follow the synthetic oil grade recommendation and oil fill
instructions given in the engine operator’s manual.
NOTICE
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been
properly serviced with the recommended oil will result in
equipment failure.
Refer to
Maintenance and engine manual for oil fill
information.
Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void engine and generator warranty.
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Air Filter
The engine for this generator is equipped with a UL
recognized air filter. When servicing the air filter, follow the
instructions given in the engine operators manual. Replace
ONLY with same type UL recognized air filter, P/N 790263.