use can make it difficult to start the generator in the future. Never store generator for
extended periods of time with fuel in the tank.
MAINTENANCE /CARE
Proper routine maintenance of your generator will help prolong the life of your machine.
Please perform maintenance checks and operations according the schedule in figure 13.
CAUTION: Never perform maintenance operations while the generator is running.
Recommended Maintenance schedule
Each
use
Every
month or
12 hrs
Every 3
months or
50 hrs
Every 6
months or
100 hrs
Every
year or
300 hrs
Engine oil
Check level
×
Replace
×
Air cleaner
Check
×
Clean
×
Fuel filter
cup
Clean
×
Spark plug
Check/clean
×
Gas tank
Check gas
level
×
Clean
7 ×
Figure 13- Recommended maintenance schedule
Cleaning the Generator
Always try to use your generator in a cool dry place. However, in the event your generator
becomes dirty you may clean the exterior with one or more of the following:
- A damp clothe
- A soft brush
- A vacuum
- Pressurized air
Never clean your generator with a bucket of water or a hose. Water can get inside the
working pats of the generator and cause a short circuit or corrosion.
Checking the Oil
The generator is equipped with an automatic shutoff to protect it from running on low oil.
Nonetheless, you should check the oil level of the generator before each use to ensure that
the generator crankcase has a sufficient amount. To check the oil level:
1. Make sure the generator is on a level surface.
2. Unscrew the oil filler/dipstick cap (see figure 14).
3. With a dry cloth, wipe the oil off of the stick on the inside of the cap.
4. Insert the dipstick as if you were replacing the cap and then remove again. There
should now be oil on the stick. If there is no oil on the stick, or oil only at the very end of
the stick, you should add oil until the engine crankcase is filled. See "Changing/ Adding
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