Manual

5
Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Owner/Operator is responsible for making sure that
all periodic maintenance tasks are completed on atimely
basis;that all discrepancies are corrected; and that the unit
is kept clean and properly stored. NEVER operate a
damaged or defective generator.
NOTE: If equipped with inflatabletires, keep the air
pressure at the valuemarked on the tire or within 15and
40 psi.
Engine Maintenance
See engine owner's manual for instructions.
An oil drain tray is provided for your convenience to
change the oil and oil filter. Store tray in a convenient
location for periodic maintenance.
Changing Oil
I. Placethe half moon notch inthe oil drain tray under
the oil drain plug (Figure 14).
2. Placethe oil drain tray foot tab in the slot on the base
of the generator, as shown.
3. Follow the instructionsgiven in the engine owner's
manual for draining oil.
4. After oil hasdrained, reinstall the oil drain plug.
5. Remove the oil drain tray from under the oil drain plug
and clean up any spilled oil.
Changing Oil Filter
I. Placethe half moon notch in the oil drain tray under
the oil filter (Figure 15).
2. Placethe oil draintray foot tab inthe slot on the base
of the generator, as shown.
3. Follow the instructionsgiven inthe engine owner's
manual for changingoil filter and adding oil.
4. Remove the oil drain tray from underthe oil filter and
clean up any spilled oil
CAUTION
Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in
certain laboratory animals.
Thoroughly wash exposed areaswith soap and water.
KEEPOUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T
POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES.RETURN
USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
m