Maintenance Schedule - RIDGID RD907000P Manuel De L'opérateur

MAINTENANCE
STORAGE
When preparing the generator for storage, allow the unit to cool for 30 minutes then follow the guidelines below.
STORAGE TIME
Less than 2  Drain gasoline from tank and dispose of in a suitable container according to state and local ordinances.
months
2 months to 1  Drain fuel from carburetor.
year
 Drain gasoline from tank and dispose of in a suitable container according to state and local ordinances.
1 year or more  Drain fuel from the carburetor.
 Remove spark plug.
 Drain gasoline from tank and dispose of in a suitable container according to state and local ordinances.
 Put a tablespoon of engine lubricant into the spark plug cylinder. Turn the engine slowly with the pull
rope to distribute the lubricant.
 Reinstall spark plug.
 Change engine lubricant.
After removal from storage:
 Fill with fresh gasoline.
NOTE: If storing gasoline in suitable container for later use, make sure gasoline has been treated with fuel stabilizer
according to stabilizer manufacturer's instructions.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

NOTE: If a separate engine manual is provided for this generator, please follow the maintenance schedule provided in the engine
manual instead of the maintenance information listed below.
Check Engine Lubricant
Change Engine Lubricant
Check Air Filter
Clean Air Filter
Change Air Filter
2
Check/Adjust Spark Plug
Check/Clean Spark Screen
Replace Spark Plug
2
Check/Adjust Idle Speed
Check/Adjust Valve Clearance
Clean Fuel Tank and Filter
Check Fuel Hose
Fuel Filter
Check All Hose Connections
Recharge Battery
(If Equipped)
Inspect Fuel Tank Vapor Vent
(If Equipped)
Inspect Carbon Canister
(CARB Models Only)
1. These items should only be carried out by an qualified service center.
2. See engine manual for maintenance schedule for this item.
NOTE: Maintenance should be performed more frequently when generator is used in dusty areas.
When generator has exceeded the maximum figures specified in the table, maintenance should still be cycled according to the
intervals of time or hours stated herein.
Before After 1st month
each or 20 hours of
use operation
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2
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1,2
1,2
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Inspect
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PRIOR TO STORING
Every 3 months
or 50 hours of
operation
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Every 6 months Every year or
or 100 hours after 300 hours
of operation of operation
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Replace
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