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maintenance
DAILY INSPECTION
Before running the generator, check the following service items:
• Safe surroundings.
• Leakage of gasoline and engine oil.
• Clean engine oil.
• AC receptacle and DC terminal for damage.
• Enough gasoline.
• Excessive vibration, noise.
• Loose or broken bolts, nuts or shields.
• Clean air element.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic maintenance is vital to safe and efcient operation of your
generator.
The emission control system consists of the following parts:
• Carburetor and internal parts
• Cold start enrichment system, if applicable
• Intake manifold, if applicable
• Air cleaner element
• Spark plug
• Magneto or electronic ignition system
• Exhaust manifold
• Hoses, connectors, and assemblies
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
Change oil after the rst 20 hours of operation. Thereafter it should be
changed every 100 hours. This generator uses SAE 10W30 oil.
1. Drain oil by removing the drain plug and the oil ller cap while the
engine is warm.
2. Reinstall the drain plug and ll the engine with oil until it reaches the
upper level on the oil ller cap.
3. Dispose of used oil according to local zoning or environmental
regulations.
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