Section 4 Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; Clean Exterior Surfaces; General - Generac GP5000 Manual Del Propietário

Maintenance
Section 4
4.1 — Maintenance Schedule
The generator warranty does not cover damage due to
operator abuse, negligence, or neglect. To receive full
value from the warranty, the generator must be properly
maintained.
Periodic inspection and service is required to properly
maintain the generator. All maintenance tasks should be
performed at least once each season. More frequent ser-
vice is required when operating in adverse conditions.
To ensure safe and proper operation, and to maximize
service life, observe the maintenance tasks and intervals
shown in Table 4-1.
Table 4-1. Service Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance As
Task Needed
Clean Exterior
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Surfaces
Check Engine Oil
Level
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Change Engine Oil

Clean Air Filter **
Replace Air Filter
Clean/Gap Spark
Plug
Replace Spark Plug
Check/Adjust Valve
Clearance ***
* Change engine oil after first 30 hours of operation. Change every
month when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.
** Clean air filter more often under dirty or dusty conditions. Replace
parts if they cannot be adequately cleaned.
*** Check valve clearance after first 50 hours of operation and
adjust if necessary.
4.2 — Clean Exterior Surfaces
4.2.1— General
Operate and store the generator in a clean and dry envi-
ronment to avoid exposure to excessive dust, dirt, mois-
ture, or corrosive vapors. Verify that cooling air slots are
not clogged with snow, leaves, or other debris.
Check the cleanliness of the generator frequently and
clean when dust, dirt, oil, moisture or other foreign sub-
stances are visible on exterior surfaces.
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When working on the generator, always dis-
connect the spark plug wire from spark plug
and keep wire away from spark plug.
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Never insert any object or tool through the
air cooling slots, even if the engine is not
running.
NOTE: DO NOT use a garden hose to clean the gen-
erator. Problems will occur if water enters the fuel
system. Also, if water enters the generator through
the cooling air slots, it may collect in voids and crev-
ices of the rotor and stator windings leading to
reduced performance.
4.2.2— Cleaning
Clean generator as follows:
Wipe exterior surfaces clean using a damp cloth.
1.
Loosen caked dirt, oil, etc. with a soft bristle brush.
2.
Pick up any loose dirt and debris using a vacuum
3.
cleaner.
Blow away dirt with low pressure compressed air
4.
(do not exceed 25 psi).
Verify that all cooling air slots and openings are
5.
clean and unobstructed.
4.3 — Check Engine Oil Level
To check engine oil level, see Subsection 3.6 — Before
Starting Generator.
Keep the oil level near the H(igh) mark on the dipstick.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
4.4 — Change Engine Oil
*
Hot oil may cause burns. Allow engine to
cool before draining. Avoid prolonged or
repeated exposure to skin. Thoroughly wash
exposed areas with soap and water.
For best results, drain oil while engine is still warm. Pro-
ceed as follows:
Clean area around oil fill plug/dipstick. See Figure
1.
4-1.
Remove oil drain plug and oil fill plug/dipstick.
2.
Completely drain oil into a suitable container.
3.
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