Makita G1700i Portable Generator User Manual


 
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2. SERVICING THE AIR CLEANER
(See Fig.
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Maintaining an air cleaner in proper condition is
very important.
Dirt induced through improperly installed,
improperly serviced or inadequate elements
damages and wears out engines. Keep the
element always clean.
(a)
Unhook the cover and remove the cleaner element.
q ELEMENT
w AIR CLEANER COVER
(b) Paper element: Clean by tapping gently to
remove dirt and blow off dust. Never use oil.
Clean paper element every 50 hours of
operation, and replace element every 200 hours
or once a year.
(c) Urethane form : Wash the element with fresh
water. Squeeze out the water then dry the
element. (Do not twist.)
3. CLEANING AND ADJUSTING
SPARK PLUG (See Fig.
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q SPARK PLUG
w PLUG WRENCH
(a) If the plug is contaminated with carbon, remove
it using a plug cleaner or wire brush.
(b) Adjust the electrode gap to 0.6 to 0.7 mm
(0.024 to 0.028 in.).
9. "HOW-TO" MAINTENANCE
(See Fig.
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1. ENGINE OIL CHANGE (See Fig.
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q OIL DRAIN PLUG
Change engine oil every 50 hours.
(For new engine, change oil after 20 hours.)
(a) Drain oil by removing the drain plug and the oil
filler cap while the engine is warm.
(b)
Reinstall the drain plug and fill the engine with oil
until it reaches the upper level on the oil filler cap.
Use fresh and high quality lubricating oil to the
specified level as directed on page 6.
If contaminated or deteriorated oil is used or the
quantity of the engine oil is not sufficient, the
engine damage will result and its life will be
greatly shortened.
Make sure the engine is stopped before
starting any maintenance, servicing or
repair.
CAUTION
10.
PERIODIC OPERATION
AND INSPECTION
When furnishing the generator as emergency
electric power source, periodic operation and
inspection are needed.
Fuel (gasoline) and engine oil will be deteriorated
with time, and this causes that the engine is
difficult to start and as the results improper
engine operation and fault.
Since the fuel (gasoline) will be deteriorated
with time, replace fuel (gasoline) with fresh
one periodically; once every three (3)
months is recommended.
CAUTION
(a) Check the fuel (gasoline), engine oil and air
cleaner.
(b) Start engine.
(c) With appliance such as lightings activated,
run the engine for over ten minutes.
(d) Check for the following items;
Proper engine running.
Adequate output and the indicator lamp
turned on properly.
The engine switch normally operated.
No leakage of engine oil and fuel (gasoline).
Spark plug BMR4A (NGK)
NOTE
It is recommended to use ear protection
when performing operation, maintenance
and repair of the generator set.