Owner`s manual

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MAINTENANCE

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The Owner/Operator is responsible for making sure that all

periodic maintenance tasks are completed on a timely

basis; that all discrepancies are corrected; and that the unit

is kept ctean and property stored. Never operate a dam-

aged or defective generator.

GENERATOR MAINTENANCE

Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean

and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry envior-

ment where it will not be exposed to exceesive dust, dirt,

moisture or any corrosive vapors. Cooling air slots in the

generator must not become dogged with snow, leaves or

any other foreign material.

Check the cleenliness of the generator fraquentiy and clean

when dust, dirt, oil, moisture or other foreign substances

are visible on its exterior surface.

NOTE: We DO NOT recommend usinga garden hose to clean

thegenerator. Water can enterthe enginefuelsystemand cause

problems. In addition, if water entem the generator through

coolingair slots,some of the water willbe retained in voidsand

cracksof the rotorand statorwindinginsulation. Water and dirt

buildupon the generator internal windings will eventually de-

creasethe insulationresistanceof these windings.

TO CLEAN THE GENERATOR:

• Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.

• Use a soft, bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt, oil, etc.

• A vacuum cleaner may be used to pick up loose dirt

and debris.

Low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) may be used

to blow away dirt. Inspect cooling air slots and opening

on the generator. These openings must be kept clean

and unobstructed.

CAUTION: NEVER INSERT ANY OBJECT OR

TOOL THROUGH THE AIR COOLING SLOTS, EVEN

IF THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING. DAMAGE TO

THE UNIT OR PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

CHECKING OIL LEVEL

See OPERATION sectionon Page 4 for informationon checking

oillevel. Oil levelshould be checked before each use or at least

every eighthours of operation. Keep oillevel maintained.

CHANGING OIL AND OIL FILTER

Change oilafter first 8 hours of operation. Change oil every

50 hours thereafter. If you are using your generator under

dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather,

change oil more often.

J ,_ CAUTION: DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE

FROM SPARK PLUG AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM

SPARK PLUG. DO THIS EVERYTIME YOU PER-

FORM ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE ENGINE OR

THE GENERATOR,

Change oil while engine is still warm from running, as

follows:

• Clean area around oildrain plug, remove plug (Fig. 11)

and drain oil completely into a suitable container.

OIL FILTER

FIG. 11

• When oil has drained, install and tighten oil drain plug.

• Remove oil fill plug and insert a clean fill funnel into

plug opening. Fill engine crankcase with recom-

mended oil until oil level is at point of overflowing. Do

not overfill above the point of overflowing. About 21

ounces (620ml) is required. POUR SLOWLY.

• When engine crankcase is filled to proper level. Install

and tighten oil fill plug.

Replace Oil Filter: Replace the engine oil filter after first

8 hours of operation, every 50 operating hours thereafter.

• Turn oil filter counterclockwise to remove (Figure 11).

• Coat gasket of new filter with engine oil.

• Turn the new filter clockwise until its gasket contacts

tightly with the filter adaptor. Then tighten by hand an

additional 3/4 to one turn.

RETORQUE HEAD BOLTS

After 50 hours of operation, retorque the head bolts for the

GN engine to 4.0 kg/m (29 foot-pounds).

• The torque sequence is A, B, C, D, E (star pattern).

See Fig 12.

FIG. 12