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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 engine as
instructed in the engine operator’s manual.
IMPORTANT: Before performing any maintenance on the
generator, be sure you follow all steps in “Servicing the
System” on page 21.
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.
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.
NOTE: DO NOT use direct spray from a garden hose to clean
generator. Water can enter the engine and generator and
cause problems.
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 oil drain tube into approved container.
2. Push in and rotate oil drain fitting 1/4 turn
counterclockwise. Slowly pull outward until oil starts
draining (Figure 12). DO NOT pull oil drain fitting off
engine.
3. When oil has drained, push oil drain fitting in and rotate
1/4 turn clockwise until it locks in place.
4. Slide oil drain tube up into clamp on generator.
Changing Oil Filter
1. Place oil drain tray over tubing and slide it under oil filter
(Figure 13).
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.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T
POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
To fill your engine with oil:
• Follow synthetic oil grade recommendation given in
“Engine Oil” on page 17 and oil fill instructions given in
engine operator’s manual.
Figure 12 — Oil Drain Fitting
Figure 13 — Changing Oil Filter with Oil Drain Tray
oil drain tray
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 engine manual for oil fill information.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
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.