Generac Power Systems Q-70G Series User Manual

MAINTENANCE _
This section includes information about simple mainte¬
nance which includes the following tasks:
• Checking engine oil level.
• Changing engine oil.
• Changing oil filter.
• Changing the air cleaner.
• Cleaning the air intake screen.
• Cleaning spark plugs.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check engine crankcase oil level at least every eight
hours of operation, or before you use it (Figure 7).
Figure 7 — Oil Dipstick and Fill Tube
• Be sure the generator is as level as possible.
• Remove oil dipstick and wipe dry with clean, lint-free
cloth.
• Install and tighten oil dipstick, then remove again.
• Oil should be at dipstick FULL mark. If necessary,
add the recommended oil to the FULL mark only.
DO NOT OVERFILL ABOVE “FULL" MARK.
• Install and tighten oil dipstick cap before operating
the engine.
NOTE: See “Engine Oil Requirements" on Page 11 for
recommended oils.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Change engine oil after the first 25 hours of operation
(after the 25-hour break-in period, Page 10). Thereaf¬
ter, change oil every 50 operating hours. Change oil
more frequently if operating consistently under heavy
load or at high ambient temperatures.
• Warm up engine for at least five minutes, then shut
down.
• With engine still warm from running, remove oil
drain plug (Figure 8). Drain oil completely into a
suitable container.
• When oil has drained, install and tighten oil drain
plug.
Figure 8 — Location of Oil Drain Plug
• Remove oil dipstick and fill crankcase with the rec¬
ommended oil (See Page 11). The engine crank¬
case can hold about 1.7 liters. DO NOT OVERFILL
ABOVE “FULL" MARK.
• Install and tighten dipstick cap before operating
engine.
CHANGE OIL FILTER
Replace the engine oil filter after the first 25 hours of
operation, every 100 operating hours thereafter.
• Turn oil filter counterclockwise to remove (Figure 9).
• Coat gasket of new filter with engine oil.
• Turn new filter clockwise until its gasket contacts
tightly with the filter adapter. Then tighten with an
additional 3/4 to one turn by hand.
• Run engine and check for leaks.
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Generac Power Systems Q-70G Series Specifications

General

Brand	Generac Power Systems
Model	Q-70G Series
Category	Inverter
Language	English