Manual

MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE
Before each Every 25 Every 50 Every 100
use Hours or Every Hours or Every Hours or Every
Season Season Season
MAINTENANCE TASK
Check oil level X See Note 2
Change oil See Note 1
Clean Air Filter Assembly X
Check Spark Plug X
Prepare Unit for Storage Prepare unit for storage if it is to remain idle for more than 30 days.
Note 1: Change oil after first two (2) operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter, more often if operated in extreme
dusty or dirty conditions.
Note 2: Check oil after 5 hours of operation
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty of the generator does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive
full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the
generator as instructed in this manual.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Refer to the Engine Operator's manual for service and
maintenance of the engine.
GENERATOR MAINTENANCE
Your generator should be kept clean and dry at all times. The
generator should not be stored or operated in environments
that includes excessive moisture, dust or any corrosive
vapors. If these substances are on the generator, clean with a
cloth or soft bristle brush. Do not use a garden hose or
anything with water pressure to clean the generator. Water
may enter the cooling air slots and could possibly damage
the rotor, stator and the internal windings of the generator
head.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER
(GFCI RECEPTACLE)
MONTHLY: For maximum protection against electrical shock
the GFCI should be tested monthly.
To test:
1. Depress the TEST button. The RESET button should
extend, if the RESET button does not extend, notify a
Porter-Cable Authorized Service Center.
2.
To restore power, depress the RESET button firmly into
the GFCI unit until an audible click is heard. If reset
properly, the RESET button is flush with the surface of
the test button. When the button stays in, the power is
ON.
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