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PAGE 26 —KD1800/KD6 A.C. GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (06/16/05)
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.
KD1800/KD6 — MAINTENANCE (ENGINE)
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.
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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.
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Make 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.
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DO 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