Installation manual
SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Fuel
Supply
Fuel/Water
Separator
Engine
Oil
Level
Coolant
Level
Drive
Belts
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
A
WARNING:
Never
attempt
to
perform
any
service
while
the
engine
is
running.
Wear
the
proper
safety
equipment
such
as
goggles
and
gloves,
and
use
the
correct
tools
for
each
job.
Disconnect
the
battery
terminals
when
servicing
any
of
the
engine's
DC
electrical
equipment.
ISAEElMaintenance
items
that
are
very
important
to
the
proper operation
of
~
"Safe CO"
generators.
CHECK
HOURS
OF
OPERATION
EACH
MAINTENANCE
DESCRIPTION
DAY
50
100
250
500
750
1000
1250
D
Unleaded
gasoline
with
octane
rating
of
89
of
higher
D
Check
for
water
and
dirt
in
fuel
(drain/replace
filter
if
necessary).
D
Oil
level
should
indicate
between
MAX.
and
LOW
on
dipstick.
D
Check
at
recovery
tank;
if
empty,
check
at
manifold.
Add
coolant
if
needed.
D
Inspect
for
proper
tension
(3/8"
to
1/2'
deflection)
weekly
and
adjust
if
needed.
Check
belt
edges
for
wear.
Visual
Inspection
of
Engine
D
NOTE:
Keep
engine
surface
clean.
Dirt
and
oil
Check
for
fuel,
oil
and
water
leaks.
Inspect
wiring
and
will
inhibit
the
engine's
ability
to
remain
cool.
electrical
connections.
Keep
bolts
&
nuts
tight.
Check
for
loose
belt
tension.
Sparks
Plugs
·ISN>EI
D D D D D D
Check
gap,
inspect
for
burning
and
corrosion.
Starting
Batteries
D
Every
50
operating
hours
check
electrolyte
levels
(and
House
Batteries)
weekly
and
make
sure
connections
are
very
tight.
Clean
off
excessive
corrosion.
Engine
Oil
D
D D D
D
D
D
Initial
engine
oil
and
filter
change
at
50
hours,
then
change
both
every
100
hours.
Generator
D D D
D
D D D
Check
that
AC
connections
are
clean
and
secure
with
no
chafing-see
GENERATOR
INFORMATION.
Fuel
Lift
Pump
D
Periodically
inspect
for
leaks,
electrical
connections
are
clean
and
tight.
Air
Screen
I
5
N>EI
D
Clean
at
50
hrs.,
then
every
100
hours.
Exhaust
System
D D D D
Initial
check
at
50
hours,
then
every
250
hours.
Inspect
for
leaks.
Check
anti-siphon
valve
operation.
Check
the
exhaust
elbow
for
carbon
and/or
corrosion
buildup
on
inside
passages;
clean
and
replace
as
necessary.
Check
that
all
connections
are
tight.
Engine
Hoses
D D D D D D D
Hose
should
be
hard
&
tight.
Replace
if
hoses
become
spongy.
Check
and
tighten
all
hose
clamps.
Raw
Water
Pump
D D D
Remove
the
pump
cover
and
inspect
for
wear.
Inspect
impeller,
cam
and
wear
plate.
Replace
gasket.
Lubricate
impeller
when
reassembling.
Heat
Exchanger
D D
D D
D
D D
Clean
or
replace
anode.
Open
heat
exchanger
end
cap
and
clean
out
debris.
Remove
every
1000
hours
for
professional
cleaning
and
pressure
testing.
Coolant
System
D D
Drain,
flush,
arid
refill
cooling
system
with
appropriate
antifreeze
mix.
Fuel
Filter
D D D D D D
Change
every
250
operating
hours.
Inlet
Fuel
Filter
D D D D D D
Change
every
250
operating
hours.
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Engines & Generators
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