Changing The Oil And Oil Filter; Replacing The Spark Plug(S); Battery Replacement (If Equipped); Air Filter Replacement - Generac XP Serie Manuel De L'utilisateur

3.4.5 CHANGING THE OIL AND OIL FILTER

Change the oil and oil filter after the first 30 hours of operation.
Change the oil every 100 hours or every season thereafter. If
running this unit under dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely
hot weather, change the oil more often.
Hot oil may cause burns. Allow engine to
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cool before draining oil. Avoid prolonged
or repeated skin exposure with used oil.
Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap.
Use the following instructions to change the oil after the engine
cools down:
• Clean area around oil drain plug.
• Remove oil drain plug from engine and oil fill plug (or dipstick)
to drain oil completely into a suitable container.
• When oil has completely drained, install oil drain plug and
tighten securely.
• Place a suitable container beneath the oil filter and turn
filter counterclockwise to remove. Discard according to local
regulations.
• Coat gasket of new filter with clean engine oil. Turn filter
clockwise until gasket contacts lightly with filter adapter. Then
tighten an additional 3/4 turn.
• Fill engine with recommended oil. (See "Before Starting the
Generator" for oil recommendations).
• Wipe up any spilled oil.
• Replace oil fill plug (or dipstick).
• Dispose of used oil at a proper collection center.

3.4.6 REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG(S)

See Engine Specifications for recommended spark plug(s).
Replace the plug once each year. This will help the engine start
easier and run better.
1. Stop the engine and pull the spark plug wire(s) off of the spark
plug(s).
2. Clean the area around the spark plug(s) and remove it from the
cylinder head(s).
3. Set the spark plug's gap to 0.70-0.80 mm (0.028-0.031 in.).
Install the correctly gapped spark plug(s) into the cylinder
head(s) (Figure 19).
Figure 19 - Spark Plug Gap

3.4.7 BATTERY REPLACEMENT (IF EQUIPPED)

The battery shipped with the generator has been provided fully
charged. Caution must be taken when connecting the battery.
A battery may lose some of its charge when not in use for
prolonged periods of time. The battery may have to be recharged
before the first use. (See the "Know the Generator" section.)
To replace the battery:
• Slide the boots off of the battery terminals.
• Disconnect the BLACK battery cable and the black battery
charger wire from the battery Negative terminal (–).
• Disconnect the RED battery cable and the red battery charger
wire from the battery Positive terminal (+).
• Remove the battery strap.
To install a new battery:
• Reverse the steps above and follow Figure 15.
• Double check all connections to ensure they are in the correct
location and secure. See Figure 2.
• Secure battery with battery strap.
Battery Type: CP12-10, 12V, 10AH

3.4.8 AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT

The engine will not run properly and may be damaged if using
a dirty air cleaner. Clean or replace the air cleaner paper filter
once a year. Clean or replace more often if operating under dusty
conditions (Figures 20 through 22).
To clean or replace paper air filter:
• Remove air cleaner cover and remove paper filter.
• Clean paper filter by tapping it gently on a solid surface. If the
filter is too dirty, replace it with a new one. Dispose of the old
filter properly.
• Clean air cleaner cover, then insert new paper filter into the base
of the air cleaner. Re-install air cleaner cover.
To order a new air filter, please contact the nearest authorized
service center at 1-800-333-1322.
Figure 20 - 3.6kW Air Filter
Base
Cover
Maintenance
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