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Inspection:
Enough fuel?
Yes
- Remove the spark plug rubber boot and clean any
Enough fuel?
Are the engine switch and fuel
dirt from around the spark plug.
valve "on"?
Yes
Yes
- Remove the spark plug and place it in the spark plug
Are the engine switch and fuel
valve "on"?
Enough lubricating oil?
rubber boot.
Yes
Yes
- Connect the side electrode of the spark plug to the
Enough lubricating oil?
metal parts of the engine.
Is there fuel in the carburetor?
Yes
- Pull the starting cord. Aspark could jump across the
Yes
Is there fuel in the carburetor?
gap.
NO
Spark plug works or
Yes
not?
The equipment that connects generator doesn't
NO
Spark plug works or
start:
not?
Is the output indicator on?
NO
Is the output indicator on?
Is the overload
indicator on?
NO
Yes
Is the overload
Does the electrical equipment
indicator on?
work when plugged in directly?
Yes
Does the electrical equipment
work when plugged in directly?
Enough fuel?
Yes
There is no power in the direct current electric outlet:
Is the electric
Are the engine switch and fuel
circuit breaker intact?
valve "on"?
Yes
Is the electric
circuit breaker intact?
Enough lubricating oil?
Yes
Is there fuel in the carburetor?
4_MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Yes
INSTRUCTIONS
Regular Service Period (1)
NO
Spark plug works or
Item
not?
Regular Service Period (1)
Perform at every indicated month or operating hour
interval, whichever comes first.
4.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Item
Engine oil
Perform at every indicated month or operating hour
interval, whichever comes first.
Is the output indicator on?
The purpose of the maintenance and adjustment
Air cleaner
Engine oil
NO
schedule is to keep the generator in the best operating
Is the overload
Spark plug
Air cleaner
indicator on?
condition.
Spark arrester
Yes
Valve clearance
Spark plug
Does the electrical equipment
Inspect or service as scheduled in the table below.
Fuel tank and filter
work when plugged in directly?
Spark arrester
Fuel line
Valve clearance
Shut off the engine before performing any
Fuel tank and filter
maintenance. If the engine must be run,
Fuel line
make sure the area is well ventilated. The
exhaust
SAE Viscosity Grades
monoxide gas.
SAE Viscosity Grades
Use authorized parts or their equivalent.
Single
Is the electric
circuit breaker intact?
The use of replacement parts which are not
viscosity
Single
of equivalent quality may damage the
generator.
viscosity
Multi
Maintenance Schedule
viscosity
Multi
viscosity
Regular Service Period (1)
-20
-10
Item
0
20
Perform at every indicated month or operating hour
-20
-10
interval, whichever comes first.
Ambient Temperature
Engine oil
0
20
Ambient Temperature
Air cleaner
Spark plug
Spark arrester
Valve clearance
Fuel tank and filter
Fuel line
SAE Viscosity Grades
NO
Add fuel.
NO
Add fuel.
NO
Turn them to the "on" position.
NO
Turn them to the "on" position.
NO
Add more qualified oil.
NO
Add more qualified oil.
Start a few times to ensure that
NO
fuel enters the carburetor.
Start a few times to ensure that
NO
fuel enters the carburetor.
NO
Send the generator
Replace spark plug.
to an authorized dealer
NO
Send the generator
Replace spark plug.
to an authorized dealer
Send the generator to an
NO
authorized dealer.
Send the generator to an
NO
Restart after turning off the
NO
authorized dealer.
overload indicator.
Yes
Restart after turning off the
NO
overload indicator.
Send the generator to an
authorized dealer.
Yes
Yes
Replace the electric equipment.
Send the generator to an
Repair the electric equipment.
authorized dealer.
NO
Add fuel.
Yes
Replace the electric equipment.
Repair the electric equipment.
NO
Replace the electric circuit breaker.
NO
Turn them to the "on" position.
NO
Replace the electric circuit breaker.
Yes
NO
Add more qualified oil.
Send the generator to
an authorized dealer.
Yes
Send the generator to
an authorized dealer.
Start a few times to ensure that
NO
fuel enters the carburetor.
NO
Send the generator
Replace spark plug.
to an authorized dealer
Check level
Change
Check
Check level
Clean
(2)
Change
Send the generator to an
Check-adjust
NO
Check
authorized dealer.
Clean
Clean
(2)
Check-adjust
Check-adjust
Restart after turning off the
NO
Clean
Clean
overload indicator.
Check
Check-adjust
Every 2 years (Replace if
necessary) (3)
Clean
Send the generator to an
Check
Every 2 years (Replace if
authorized dealer.
necessary) (3)
Yes
Replace the electric equipment.
contains
poisonous
Repair the electric equipment.
NO
10W
Replace the electric circuit breaker.
20W
20
10W
30
Yes
20W
Send the generator to
20
an authorized dealer.
20W - 40.20W-50
30
15W - 40.15W-50
20W - 40.20W-50
10W - 40
15W - 40.15W-50
100W - 30
10W - 40
0
10
20
30
40ºC
100W - 30
40
60
80
100ºF
0
10
20
30
40ºC
Check level
40
60
80
100ºF
Change
Check
Clean
Check-adjust
Clean
Check-adjust
Clean
Check
Every 2 years (Replace if
necessary) (3)
10W
Is the electric
circuit breaker intact?
NOTE:
(1) Log hours of operation to determine proper
maintenance.
Regular Service Period (1)
(2) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
Item
(3) These items should be serviced by an authorized
Perform at every indicated month or operating hour
interval, whichever comes first.
dealer.
Engine oil
4.2 ACEITE LUBRICANTE
Air cleaner
Spark plug
Use
high-detergent,
Spark arrester
engine oil, certified to meet or exceed automobile
Valve clearance
manufacturer's requirements.
Fuel tank and filter
Fuel line
Select the appropriate viscosity for the average
temperature in your area.
Single
viscosity
Multi
viscosity
-20
Remove the oil filler cap, and wipe the dipstick with a
clean rag. Check the oil level by inserting the dipstick
in the filler hole without screwing it in.
If the oil level is below the end of the dipstick, refill the
recommended oil up to the top of the oil filler neck.
The Oil Alert System will automatically
stop the engine before the oil level falls
below the safe limit.
However, to avoid the inconvenience of an
(3)
(3)
unexpected shutdown, it is still advisable
Yes
(3)
to visually inspect the oil level regularly.
(3)
4.3 OIL CHANGE
carbon
Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure
rapid and complete draining.
Make sure to turn the engine switch and
the fuel cap vent lever OFF before draining.
40
Tilt the generator.
- Loosen the screw.
40
- Drain dirty oil completely.
- Refill with the recommended oil, and check the oil
level.
Wash your hands with soap and water after
handing used oil.
Please dispose of used motor oil in a
manner that is compatible with the
(2)
environment. We suggest you take it in a
sealed container to your local service
(3)
station for reclamation. Do not throw it in
(3)
the trash or pour it on the ground.
-
22
-
NO
Replace the electric circuit breaker.
Yes
Send the generator to
an authorized dealer.
Check level
Change
Check
Clean
Check-adjust
premium
quality
Clean
Check-adjust
Clean
Check
Every 2 years (Replace if
necessary) (3)
SAE Viscosity Grades
10W
20W
20
20W - 40.20W-50
15W - 40.15W-50
10W - 40
100W - 30
-10
0
10
20
30
0
20
40
60
80
Ambient Temperature
(2)
4-stroke
(3)
(3)
30
40
40ºC
100ºF