Maintenance
Owner’s Manual for Stationary Diesel Generators 37
Lubricate Governor Rod Linkage
(2.5L Engine)
1. Lubricate both ends of rod (A) with a silicone spray.
See Figure 5-18.
2. Verify rod moves freely without binding.
Figure 5-18. Lubricate Governor Rod Ends
(2.5L Engine)
Final Instructions
1. Install negative battery cable (black) onto negative
(-) battery terminal.
2. Install access panels at the front and both sides of
the enclosure. See Access Panels.
3. See Return To Service.
Schedule B Maintenance
NOTE: Perform Schedule B maintenance every two
years or after 250 hours of service, whichever comes
first. Before proceeding below, first perform all tasks
listed under Schedule A Maintenance.
NOTE: For general location of components, see
Component Locations.
Replace Lubricating Oil and Oil Filter
1. See Figure 5-19. Remove oil drain hose from
holding clamp (A). Use one wrench to hold hex on
hose fitting (to prevent rotation), and use second
wrench to remove drain plug.
2. Drain oil into a suitable container.
3. Install drain plug onto end of oil drain hose.
4. Install oil drain hose into holding clamp.
5. Rotate oil filter counterclockwise to remove from oil
filter adapter.
6. Apply a light coat of clean engine oil to gasket of
new oil filter.
7. Install oil filter by hand until gasket just contacts oil
filter adapter. Tighten oil filter an additional 3/4 to
one full turn.
8.
Remove fill cap (B) and fill engine with the
recommended oil. See
Engine Oil Recommendations
.
9. Install fill cap.
10. Install negative battery cable (black) onto negative
(-) battery terminal.
11. Pull up rubber flap covering fuse holder and install
7.5 amp fuse.
12. Press MANUAL on the control pad to start the
engine.
13. Allow the engine to run for one minute. Check for
leaks while the engine is running.
14. Press OFF on the control pad. A red LED
illuminates to confirm that the system is in the OFF
mode.
15. Wait a few minutes for the engine to cool and to
allow oil to drain back to the oil pan.
16. Check oil level and add oil as necessary. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
17. Install fill cap.
NOTE: Dispose of used oil and oil filter at a proper
collection center.
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