2.
When
valve
clearance
is
correct,
hold
the
pivot
ball
stud
with
the
allen
wrench
and
tighten
the
rocker
arm
jam
nut
with
a
crows
foot.
Tighten
the
jam
nut
to
65-85
inch-
pounds
torque.
After
tightening
the
jam
nut,
recheck
valve
clearance
to
make
sure
it
did
not
change
(Figure
11
).
Figure 1
~
-Tightening
Jam
Nut
Tighten jam nut
to
55~
inch-pounds
(7-10 N-m).
MAJOR
SERVICE
MANUAL
To obtain a service manual for your generator, order it
from your dealer/distributor or contact the factory. Be
sure to identify
your
unit's
MODEL
NUMBER and
SERIAL NUMBER.
EXERCISING
THE
GENERATOR
Generac recommends that you start and operate the
generator at least once every seven days. Let the unit
run
for at least 30 minutes to "exercise" the engine.
OUT
OF
SERVICE
PROTECTION
If you cannot exercise
the
generator
every seven
days and it
is
to
be
out of service longer than 30 days,
prepare the generator for storage as
follows:
•
Start
the
engine
and
let
it
warm
up.
•
While
the
engine
is
still
warm
from
running,
drain
the
oil
completely.
Refill
crankcase
with
recommended
oil.
See
"Specifications."
•
Attach
a
tag
to
the
engine
indicating
the
viscosity
and
classification
of
the
oil
in
the
crankcase.
•
Remove
spark
plug
and
add
about
1/2
ounce
(15ml)
of
clean,
fresh
engine
oil
into
spark
plug
threaded
opening.
Crank
engine
several
times
to
distribute
oil,
then
install
and
tighten
spark
plug.
•
Remove
the
battery
and
store
in
a
cool,
dry
room
on
a
wooden
board.
Never
store
the
battery
on
any
concrete
or
dirt
floor.
•
Clean
and
wipe
the
entire
generator.
RETURN
UNIT
TO
SERVICE
AFTER
STORAGE
To return the unit to service after storage, proceed as
follows:
•
Check
tag
on
engine
for
oil
viscosity
and
classification.
Verify
that
the
correct
recommended
oil
is
used
in
engine.
If
necessary,
drain
and
refill
with
proper
oil.
•
Check
battery.
Fill
all
cells
to
the
proper
level
with
distilled
water.
DO
NOT
USE
TAP
WATER
IN
THE
BATTERY.
Recharge
battery
to
100%
state
of
charge,
or,
if~
defective,
replace
the
battery.
•
Turn
OFF
all
electrical
loads,
then
start
the
engine.
•
Let
engine
warm
up.
•
Apply
electrical
loads
to
at
least
50%
of
the
unit's
rated
wattage
capacity.
•
When
engine
is
thoroughly
warmed
up,
shut
it
down.
THE GENERATOR
IS
NOW READY FOR SERVICE.
SERVICE DEALER LOCATION
TO LOCATE THE NEAREST GENERAC SERVICING DEALER, PLEASE CALL OUR 800 NUMBER.
ONLY DEALER LOCATION INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED AT THIS NUMBER.
1-800-333-1322
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