Section 4: Maintenance; Performing Scheduled Maintenance; Service Schedule - Generac EcoGen 15 kW Manual Del Propietário

Section 4: Maintenance

Maintenance
Regular maintenance will improve performance and
extend engine/equipment life. Generac Power Systems,
Inc. recommends that all maintenance work be
performed by an Independent Authorized Service Dealer
(IASD). Regular maintenance, replacement or repair of
the emissions control devices and systems may be
performed by any repair shop or person of the owner's
choosing. However, to obtain emissions control warranty
service free of charge, the work must be performed by an
IASD. See the emissions warranty.
WARNING

Performing Scheduled Maintenance

It is important to perform maintenance as specified in the

Service Schedule

for proper generator operation and to
Service Schedule
Service
Check Enclosure Louvers for Dirt and Debris
Check AVR and Engine Filter
Check Lines and Connections for Fuel or Oil Leaks
Check Engine Oil Level
Check Spark Plugs
Check Battery Condition,
Replace AVR Filter*
Replace Engine Oil Filter and Oil in Oil Tank**
Replace Engine Air Filter
Replace Spark Plugs
Adjust Valve Clearance***
Replace Rotor Brushes****
Contact the nearest independent Authorized Service Dealer for assistance if necessary.
* Replace AVR filter more frequently if operating in dusty conditions.
** Change engine oil and filter after the first 25 hours of operation.
*** Check/adjust valve clearance after the first 25 hours of operation.
**** Should be performed only by an Independent Authorized Service Dealer.
NOTE: Contact an Independent Authorized Service Dealer or visit
replacement parts.
Owner's Manual for 60 Hz EcoGen™ Generator
verify that the generator complies with the applicable
emission standards for the duration of its useful life.
Service and repairs may be performed by any qualified
service person or repair shop.
Engine oil and filter must be changed and valve lash
adjusted after the first 25 hours of operation.
Additionally, emissions-critical maintenance must be
performed as scheduled in order for the Emissions
Warranty to be valid. Emissions critical maintenance
consists of servicing the air filter and spark plugs in
accordance with the
The controller will prompt for Schedule A or Schedule B
maintenance to be performed. Schedule A maintenance
consists of the oil, oil filter and tune-up. Schedule B
maintenance includes the oil, oil filter, tune-up, air
cleaner, spark plug(s) and valve clearance.
NOTE: Since most maintenance alerts will occur at the
(000182)
same time (most have two year intervals), only one will
appear on the control panel display at any one time.
Once the first alert is cleared, the next active alert will be
displayed.
Every Three
Weekly
Months
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Service Schedule.
Schedule A
Every
Every
Year
Two Years
or 500 Hours
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Schedule B
Every
Four Years
or 1000 Hours
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