Manual

3.4.2 TOCLEANTHEGENERATOR
• Usea damp cloth to wipe exteriorsurfaces clean.
• A soft, bristlebrush may be used to loosen caked on dirt, oil,
etc.
• A vacuum cleanermay be usedto pick up loosedirt anddebris.
• Low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) may be used to
blow away dirt. Inspect cooling air slots and openings
on the generator.These openings must be kept clean and
unobstructed.
3.4.3 ENG/NEMA/NTENANCE
//_When working on the generator, always
disconnect negative cable from battery. Also
disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
keep wire away from spark plug.
3.4.4 CNECK/NGO/LLEVEL
Seethe "BeforeStartingthe Generator"sectionfor informationon
checkingthe oil level.The oil levelshould be checkedbefore each
use, or at least every eight hours of operation. Keepthe oil level
maintained.
3.4.5 CNANG/NGTHEO/L
Changethe oil after the first 30 hours of operation. Changethe
oil every 100 hours or every season thereafter. If running this
unit underdirty or dusty conditions, or in extremelyhot weather,
changethe oil more often.
,A CAUTION!
,l_ Hot oil may cause burns. Allow engine to
cool before draining oil. Avoid prolonged
or repeated skin exposure with used oil.
Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap.
Usethefollowinginstructionsto changetheoil aftertheengine
coolsdown:
1. Cleanareaaroundoil drain plug.
2. Removeoil drain plugfrom engineandoil fill plugto drainoil
completely into a suitablecontainer.
3. When oil has completely drained, install oil drain plug and
tighten securely.
4. Filloil sumpwith recommendedoil. (See"BeforeStartingthe
Generator"for oil recommendations).
5. Wipe up any spilled oil.
6. Disposeof used oil at a propercollectioncenter.
3.4.6 REPLACINGTHESPARKPLUG
SeeEngineSpecificationsfor recommendedspark plug. Replace
theplugonceeachyear.This will helpthe enginestart easierand
run better.
1. Stop the engineand pull the spark plug wire off of the spark
plug.
2. Cleanthe areaaroundthe spark plug and remove it from the
cylinder head.
3. Setthe spark plug'sgap to 0.70-0.80 mm (0.028-0.031 in.).
Install the correctly gappedspark plug into the cylinder head
(Figure16).
Figure 16 - Spark Plug Gap
3.4.7 BATTERYREPLACEMENT{IFAPPLICABLE)_
NOTE:
Thebattery shippedwith thegenerator hasbeen fully charged.
A battery may lose some of its charge when not in use for
prolongedperiodsof time. If the battery is unable to crank
the engine,plugin the 12V chargerincludedin the accessory
box (see the Charging a Battery section). RUNNINGTHE
GENERATORDOES NOT CHARGETHE BATTERY.The part
numberfor this batteryis 0G9449.
,_ CAUTION!
,l_The NEGATIVE battery terminal should:
1. Always be DISCONNECTEDFIRST.
2. Alwaysbe CONNECTEDLAST.
Figure17 - Battery Connections
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