IT IS ALSO NECESSARY FOR THE USER
OF THIS GENERATOR TO CONDUCT THE
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ON THE
EMISSION-RELATED PARTS LISTED BELOW
TO KEEP THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
EFFECTIVE.
The emission control system consists of the follow-
ing parts:
(1) Carburettor and internal parts
(2) Cold start enrichment system, (if applicable)
(3) Intake manifold, (if applicable)
(4) Air cleaner elements
(5) Spark plug
(6) Magneto or electronic ignition system (if ap-
plicable)
(7) Spark advance/retard system, (if applicable)
(8) Exhaust manifold, (if applicable)
(9) Hoses, belts, connectors and assemblies
9.2.1. Periodic Maintenance Table
Maintanace Items
Clean Generator
and check bolts
and nuts
Clean spark plug
Clean air filter
Replace air filter
element
Clean fuel strainer
Clean and adjust
spark plug and
electrodes
Replace spark
plug
Remove carbon
from cylinder head
(note 1)
Clean and adjust
valve clearance
(note 2)
Clean and adjust
carburetor (note 2)
Clean and replace
carbon brushes
Replace fuel lines
Overhaul engine
(note 2)
Every 8
Every 20
hours
hours
(Daily)
The maintenance schedule indicated in the table
is based on normal generator operation. Should
the generator be operated in extremely dusty
conditions or in heavier loading conditions, the
maintenance intervals must be shortened. This will
dependent on the contamination of oil, clogging of
filter elements and the wear and tear of parts.
10. "HOW – TO" MAINTENANCE
10.1. CLEANING AIR FILTER:
CAUTION
Do not wash the elements with kerosene, petrol
or oil.
A dirty air filter element will make the starting of the
generator difficult. It will also cause the generator
to under- perform and may cause permanent dam-
age. Always keep the air filter element clean.
Every 100
Every 200
hours
hours
(Weekly)
(Monthly)
If and when needed
Every 500
Every 1000
hours
hours