Briggs & Stratton Year 2010 Portable Generator User Manual


 
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Maintenance Chart
This maintenance schedule represents the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance intervals to maintain proper engine/
equipment function. Federal, State, or Local regulations may require additional or more frequent inspection or maintenance
intervals than those specified above. Check with the authority having jurisdiction for details.
Perform the following maintenance on the engine at the hours indicated and at equivalent hour intervals thereafter.
Maintenance Interval Hours
After
each
use
1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000
General Maintenance Section
Visual check for fluid leaks X
Check engine oil level X
Check coolant level X
Change engine oil and oil filter Every 100 hours or Annually
Check fuel system for leaks Before and after any service or maintenance activity
Inspect accessory drive belts X X X X X
Inspect electrical system wiring X X
Inspect all vacuum lines and fitting X X
Engine Coolant Section
Clean debris from radiator core Every 100 hours or 60 days of operation
Change coolant - ethylene glycol 50-50
mixture w/ distilled water
X X X X X
Inspect coolant hoses X X X
Replace coolant hoses and accessory
drive belt
Every 2,000 Hours or two years, whichever occurs first
Engine Ignition System
Inspect battery case for leaks/damage X X X X X
Inspect battery cables X X X X X
Inspect all electrical connector retainer
locks
X X X X X
Replace spark plugs X X X
Inspect crank sensor timing wheel Every 100 hours or annually
Replace distributor cap and rotor X X
Clean secondary ignition coil tower X X X X X
Check spark plug wires X
Replace spark plug wires X
Fuel System Maintenance
Inspect air cleaner Every 200 hours (or every 100 hours in severe environments) and Annually
Check fuel shut-off valve function X X
Replace inline LPG filter X X X X X
Check LPG shut-off solenoid valve
function
X X
Check air induction system X X
Check intake manifold X X
Engine Exhaust System
Inspect exhaust manifold and piping X X
Check oxygen sensor connector X X
NOT
for
REPRODUCTION