Manual

MAINTENANCE
Importance of Maintenance
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical and trouble-free operation. It will also
help reduce air pollution.
WARNING: Improper maintenance or failure to correct a problem before operation can
cause malfunction, serious injury or death. Always follow the inspection and maintenance
recommendation and schedules in this manual
The following pages include a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures and
simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools to help you properly care for your
generator. If you are not comfortable with any maintenance procedure, contact a DEWALT
factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center.
Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and system may be per-
formed by any engine repair establishment or individual using parts that are certified to EPA
standards.
Maintenance Safety
_, WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you read and understand this instruction manual and
the engine instruction manual for safety, operation and maintenance instructions..
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
_, WARNING: Make sure the engine is off before beginning any maintenance or repairs. This
will eliminate several potential hazards, including:
• carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust. Be sure there is adequate ventilation
whenever you operate the engine.
• burns from hot parts. Let the engine and exhaust system cool before you touch it to
prevent burns.
• injury from moving parts. Wear appropriate clothing, tie back long hair, and stay alert
around the generator to prevent injury from moving parts.
A WARNING: To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when working around
gasoline. Use only a nonflammable solvent, not gasoline, to clean parts. Keep smoking prod-
ucts, sparks and flames away from aft fuel related parts.
Read all instructions before beginning and make sure you have the tools and skills required.
A DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center knows your generator
best and is fully equipped to do maintenance and repair. To ensure the best quality and reli-
ability, use only new genuine parts or their equivalents for repair or replacement.
General Maintenance
,& WARNING: Contact with a hot engine or exhaust system can cause serious burns or fires.
Let the engine and muffler cool before storing the generator.
NOTE: All generators contain maintenance parts (e.g. oil, filters, etc.) that are periodically
replaced. These used parts may contain substances that are regulated and must be disposed of
in accordance with local, state, provincial and federal laws and regulations.
NOTE: Take note of the positions and locations of parts during disassembly to make reassembly
easier.
NOTE: Any service operations not included in this section should be performed by a DEWALT
factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center.
The following procedures must be followed when maintenance or service is performed on the
generator.
Maintenance Chart
Procedure
Test GFCI
Clean generator's exterior
Clean battery pack and
charger
Check oil level+
Change oil *+
Clean air filter +
Clean spark plugs+
Check fuel line, hose clamps
and fuel tank
iOil leak inspection
Spark arrestor
Sediment cup
Clean fuel tank and filter
Check for unusual
inoise/vibration
Prepare unit for Storage
Daily
X
X
X
X
50 hours
or weekly
(whichever
comes first)
X
100 hours
x(1)
x(1)
X
x
150 hours
or monthJy
(whichever
comesfirst)
500 Hours
X
X
X(2)
Prepare unit for storage if it is to remain idle for more then 30
days
i * The engine oil must be changed after the first 20 hours or operation. Thereafter change oil every
150 hours of operation or monthly, whichever comes first.
+ See engine's instruction manual for correct procedure.
(1) Perform more frequently in dusty or humid conditions
(2) Should be performed by a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized
service center.
Generator
TEST GFCl
1. Start the generator.
2.
3.
4.
IMPORTANT: Engine must be running to test GFCI.
Place the auto control idle switch (P) in the OFF position.
Push in the TEST button A on the receptacle. The RESET button B will
pop out. Power is now off at the receptacle. If the RESET button does not
pop out, contact a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized
service center. Do not run generator until the problem can be corrected.
To restore power to receptacle, push the RESET button in. If the RESET
button pops out during operation, stop the generator and check the
generator and equipment for defects. Contact a DEWALT factory service
center or a DEWALT authorized service center.
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