PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
YDG Operation Manual
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Before you operate the engine check the engine oil
level. See Checking Engine Oil on page 49.
Check For Engine Oil Leakage
Before you operate the engine check for any engine
oil leaks. If you discover an engine oil leak see your
authorized Yanmar industrial engine dealer or
distributor to repair the engine.
Check Engine Control Lever (First
Time Only)
Before you operate the generator for the first time
check the engine control lever.
1. Check the engine control lever for smooth
operation and lubricate or clean as necessary.
2. Check engine control lever for proper
adjustments.
CAUTION
Be environmentally responsible. Follow
these procedures for hazardous waste
disposal. Failure to follow these
procedures may seriously harm the
environment.
• Follow the guidelines of the EPA or
other governmental agency for the
proper disposal of hazardous
materials such as engine oil and diesel
fuel. Consult the local authorities or
reclamation facility.
• NEVER dispose of hazardous
materials irresponsibly by dumping
them into a sewer, on the ground or
into ground water or waterways.
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A WARNING
BURN HAZARD!
• Keep your hands and other body parts
away from hot engine surfaces such
as the muffler, exhaust pipe, and
engine block during operation and
shortly after you shut the engine
down. These surfaces are extremely
hot while the engine is operating and
could seriously burn you.
• Failure to comply could result in death
or serious injury.
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