16. MAINTENANCE
The following standard maintenarxe procedurss are necessary to ensure th
2 generator’s normal performance under normal
operating conditions. Therefore. the mstructions described below are for ref2rence only and varl- depending on how th2
generator is operated. For instance. if the gsnsrator is operated in a dusty ar2a the air cleaner must be cleaned daily- ah~h
diffsrs from the interval specified below.
16-l DAILY CHECKS and MAINTENANCE (every 8 hours)
Check and maintenance items
(I) Clean each component of dust
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Description
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’ (1) If th2 joint of the governor is left in a dust! condition.
the governor ma>- fail to function normally.
(2) Check the fuel piping system and related parts for
leakage. Should leakage be detected. tighten or
replace the defective part.
(2) Ii fuel leakage is not corrected. fuel economy will be
reduced and there is a potential of fire.
(3) Check each part for looseness. Tighten if (3) If the parts are 10052. vibrations will occur. and ma)
necessary. subject the generator to troublz.
(3) Check the quantity of oil inside the crankcase: fill (4) If the engine is run with an insufficient quantity of oil.
oil as necessary-. th2 piston and other moving parts will be damaged.
(5) Check equipments of control panel. when found
(5) Can’t obtain any output which is needed.
damages. replace them.
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16-2 CHECKS and MAINTENANCE for EVERY 20 HOURS
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Check and maintenance items
Description
( 1) Drain the oil from the crankcase.
( 1) Replace \vith n2w oil.
The oil used a&r the initial period of operation is
likely to be heavily contaminated with fine metal
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powder and other foreign substances from various
engine parts.
16-3 CHECKS and MAINTENANCE for EVERY 50 HOURS (every 10 days)
Check and maintenance items
Description
(I ) Clean the air <Isaner at the prrscribed intsnal.
i (1) If th2 air cleaner is continually used in contaminated
condition. it may lead to engine trouble.
(2) Check the spark plug for carbon sontammation.
If found dirt!. clean rt with gasoline. followed
b>- sandpaper.
(2) Should the plug be left m contaminated condition.
an sngine output will decline or it ma! fail
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