10,O00W Generator
Maintenance
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-tree operation. It will also help
reduce air pollution.
, WARNING
Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem before operation, can cause malfunction in
with you can be seriously hurt or killed. Always follow the inspection and maintenance
recommendations and schedules in this owners manual.
To help you properly care for your generator, the following pages include a maintenance schedule,
routine inspection procedures, and simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Other
service tasks that are more difficult, or require special tools, are best handled by professionals
and are normally preformed by generators or other qualified mechanic. The maintenance
schedule applies to normal operating conditions. If you operate your generator under sever
conditions, such as sustained high-load or high-temperature operation, or use it in unusually
wet or dusty conditions, consult your servicing needs and use.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be
preformed by any engine repair establishment or individual, using parts that are certified
to EPA standards.
Maintenance Safety
Some of the most important safety precautions follow. However, we can not warn you of every
conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or
not you should perform a given task.
WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause you to be seriously
hurt or killed. Always follow the procedures and precautions in the owners manual.
Safety Precautions
Make sure the engine is OFF before you begin any maintenance or repairs. This will eliminate
several potential hazards:
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 touching.
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