Engine Maintenance; Change Engine Oil; Air Filter Maintenance - Firman W01784 El Manual Del Propietario

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

To prevent accidental starting, remove and
ground spark plug wire before performing any
service.

Change Engine Oil

Change engine oil every 100 hours.
(for a new engine, change oil after 25 hours.)
If you are using your generator under extremely
dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot
weather, change the oil more often.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with
used motor oil.
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Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin
cancer in certain laboratory animals.
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Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap
and water.
(a) Loosen the cover screws and remove the
maintenance cover.
(b) Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick.
(c) Tilt the generator on its side and allow the oil to
drain completely.
(d) Fill the engine with oil until it reaches the HIGH
(H) level on the oil filler cap
(e) Reinstall the maintenance cover and tighten the
cover screws.
(f) Dispose of used oil at an approved waste
management facility.
NOTE:
Please use a container to dump the
used oil for protecting the environment.
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Use fresh and high quality lubricating oil to the
specified quantity.
If contaminated or deteriorated oil is used or
the quantity of the engine oil is not sufficient,
the engine damage will result and its life will be
greatly shortened.

Air Filter Maintenance

Maintaining an air filter in proper condition is
very important. Dirt induced through improperly
installed, improperly serviced, or inadequate
elements damages and wears out engines.
Always keep the element clean.
(a) Remove the maintenance cover and locate the
air filter plastic cover.
(b) Remove the foam element.
( c) After wetting the element by clean engine
oil squeeze it tight by hand.
(d) Put the element in the case and install it
securely.
(e) Reattach the air filter cover.
(f) Reinstall the maintenance cover and tighten the
cover screw securely.
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