MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Since the fuel (gasoline) will deteriorate with time, replace fuel
(gasoline) with fresh fuel periodically; every three months or add a fuel
stabilizer.
1. Check the fuel (gasoline), engine oil, and air cleaner.
2. Start engine.
3. With appliances such as lighting activated, run the engine for over ten
minutes.
4. Check the following items:
• Engine running properly.
• Adequate output.
• Engine switch normally operated.
• No leakage of engine oil and fuel (gasoline).
Maintenance Schedule
CHECK OIL LEVEL
CHANGE OIL AND OIL FILTER
(IF APPLICABLE)
CHECK VALVE CLEARANCE
SERVICE AIR FILTER
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
CLEAN SPARK ARRESTOR
SCREEN
* Change oil after first 20 hours of operation, and then every season or
100 hours afterwards. You will need to change the oil and filter more
frequently when operating under heavy loads or in high temperatures.
The air filter will need to be changed more frequently in dusty or dirty
conditions.
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EVERY USE
*EVERY 100 HOURS OR
EVERY SEASON
AFTER FIRST 50 HOURS
& EVERY 100 HOURS AFTER
EVERY 200 HOURS
OR EVERY SEASON
EVERY 200 HOURS
OR EVERY SEASON
EVERY 100 HOURS
OR EVERY SEASON
TRANSPORTING & STORAGE
Transporting
When transporting the generator, make sure that the fuel (gasoline) is
drained from the tank.
WARNING
To prevent fuel spillage due to the vibration and impact,
never transport the generator with fuel (gasoline) in the
tank. Secure the tank cap.
To avoid the risk of the gasoline flammability, never leave
the generator in an area exposed to direct sunlight or
high temperatures for a long period time.
Keep the fuel in an approved storage tank when transporting.
1. Turn the engine switch to the STOP position.
2. Drain the fuel from the tank.
3. Tighten the tank cap.
CAUTION
DO NOT place any heavy objects on the generator.
Select and place the generator in the proper position of the transport
vehicle so that the generator will not move or fall down. Secure the
generator if necessary.
Preparation for Storage
The following procedures should be followed prior to storage of your
generator for periods of 6 months or longer.
1. Drain fuel from fuel tank carefully by disconnecting the fuel line.
Gasoline left in the fuel tank will eventually deteriorate making engine
starting difficult. Add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank.
2. Remove the drain screw of the carburetor.
3. Change engine oil.
4. Check for loose bolts and screws, tighten them if necessary.
5. Clean generator thoroughly with clean cloth. NEVER USE WATER TO
CLEAN GENERATOR.
6. Pull recoil starter handle until resistance is felt, leaving handle in that
position.
7. Store generator in a well ventilated, low humidity area.
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