5
Maintenance
GENERAL
MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Owner/Operator
is responsible for making sure that
alt periodic maintenance tasks are completed on a timely
basis;that all discrepancies are corrected; and that the unit
is kept dean and properly stored. NEVER operate a
damaged or defective generator.
Engine
Maintenance
See engine owner's manual for instructions.
CAUTION
Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in
certain laboratory animals.
Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
KEEPOUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T
POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES.RETURN
USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
Generator
Maintenance
Generator
maintenance
consists
of keeping
the unit
clean
and dry. Operate
and store
the unit
in a dean
dry
environment
where
it wJ{{ not
be exposed
to
excessive
dust, dirt, moisture
or any corrosive
vapors.
Cooting
air
slots
in the generator
must
not become
clogged
with snow,
leaves or any other
foreign
material.
NOTE: DO NOT use a garden hose to dean
generator.
Water
can
enter
engine
fuel
system
and
cause
problems.
In
addition,
if water
enters
generator
through
cooling
air slots,
some
of the water
will be retained
in voids
and cracks
of
the
rotor
and
stator
winding
insulation.Water
and
dirt
buildup on the generator internal
windings
will
eventually
decrease
the
insulation
resistance
of these
windings.
Generator
Cleaning
• Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
• Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt or oiL
• Use a vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt and debris.
• Use low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) to blow
away dirt. Inspect cooling air slots and opening on
generator.These openings must be kept dean and
unobstructed.
CAUTION
DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust, dirt,
or corrosive vapors.
DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
Data Tag
Data tag information isvery importantif you need help from
our Customer Service Department or an authorized service
dealer.
• The data tag (Figure 8) is located either on the heat shield
or engine support on the muffler side of the generator.
For future reference, pleasecopy the model, revision,and
serial number of the generator in the space below.
I
MODEL
REV NO
SERL'_L
AC VOLTS
AC AMPS
AC WATTS
DS VOLTS
DC AMPS
Single
Phase / 60Hz/ 3600RPM
Rated at40=C/Class Finsulation
1
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umber Here
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Copy Revision
1_
Here
Copy Serial
Number Here
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