Owners Manual

201041 - 5000W PORTABLE GENERATOR
MAINTENANCE
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 CAUTION
Failure to clean the spark arrestor will result in poor engine
performance.
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NOTICE
Federal and local laws and administrative requirements
indicate when and where spark arrestors are required. When
ordered, spark arrestors are required for operation of this
generator in National Forest lands. In California, this generator
must not be used on any forest-covered land, brush-covered
land, or grass-covered land unless the engine is equipped with
a spark arrestor.
Adjusting the Governor
 WARNING
Tampering with the factory set governor will void your
warranty.
The air-fuel mixture is not adjustable. Tampering with the governor
can damage your generator and your electrical devices and
will void your warranty. Contact our Technical Support Team at
1-877-338-0999 for all other service and/or adjustment needs.
Maintenance Schedule
Follow the service intervals indicated in the following maintenance
schedule.
Service your generator more frequently when operating in adverse
conditions.
Contact our Technical Support Team at 1-877-338-0999 to locate
the nearest CPE certified service dealer for your generator or
engine maintenance needs.
EVERY 8 HOURS OR PRIOR TO EACH USE
 Check oil level
 Clean around air intake and muffler
FIRST 5 HOURS (BREAK IN)
 Change oil
EVERY 50 HOURS OR ANNUALLY
 Clean air filter
 Change oil if operating under heavy load or in hot
environments
EVERY 100 HOURS OR ANNUALLY
 Change oil
 Clean/adjust spark plug
 Clean spark arrestor
 Clean fuel valve filter*
EVERY 250 HOURS
 Clean combustion chamber*
 Check/adjust valve clearance*
EVERY 3 YEARS
 Replace fuel line*
* To be performed by knowledgeable, experienced owners or CPE certified service
centers.