Engine Maintenance; Checking Oil Level; Changing The Oil And Oil Filter; Replacing The Spark Plug - Generac XP Professional Serie Manual Del Propieratio

3.3.3 ENGINE MAINTENANCE

When working on the generator, always
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disconnect negative cable from battery. Also
disconnect spark plug wires from spark plug
and keep wire away from spark plug.

3.3.4 CHECKING OIL LEVEL

See the "BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR" section for
information on checking the oil level. The oil level should be
checked before each use, or at least every eight hours of operation.
Keep the oil level maintained.

3.3.5 CHANGING THE OIL AND OIL FILTER

Change the oil and filter after the first 30 hours of operation. Change
the oil every 100 hours or every season thereafter. If running this
unit under dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather,
change the oil more often.
Hot oil may cause burns. Allow engine to
cool before draining oil. Avoid prolonged
or repeated skin exposure with used oil.
Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap.
Whenever possible, run engine for approximately five (5)
minutes to get the engine oil hot. This will aid in draining the
oil.
Use the following instructions to change the oil while the engine
is still warm:
• Clean area around oil drain plug.
• Remove oil drain plug from engine and oil fill plug to drain oil
completely into a suitable container.
• When oil has completely drained, install oil drain plug and
tighten securely.
• Place a suitable container beneath the oil filter and turn
filter counterclockwise to remove. Discard according to local
regulations.
• Coat gasket of new filter with clean engine oil. Turn filter
clockwise until gasket contacts lightly with filter adapter. Then
tighten an additional 3/4 turn.
• Fill oil sump with recommended oil. (See "Before Starting the
Generator" for oil recommendations).
• Wipe up any spilled oil.
• Dispose of used oil at a proper collection center.
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3.3.6 REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG

Use Champion RC14YC spark plug or equivalent. Replace the
plug once each year. This will help the engine start easier and
run better.
1. Stop the engine and pull the spark plug wire off of the spark
plug.
2. To gain access, remove the four (4) Torx screws "T27" and
take off side panel.
3. Clean the area around the spark plug and remove it from the
cylinder head.
4. Set the spark plug's gap to .76 mm (0.030 in.). Install the
correctly gapped spark plug into the cylinder head (Figure
14).
5. Push the boot firmly on the spark plug and install side panel.
Figure 14 - Spark Plug Gap

3.4 SERVICE AIR CLEANER

The engine will not run properly and may be damaged if using a
dirty air cleaner. Clean or replace the air cleaner paper filter once
a year (Figure 15). Clean or replace more often if operating under
dusty conditions.
To clean or replace paper air filter:
• Remove air cleaner cover; then remove foam pre-filter (service
if necessary) and remove paper filter.
• Clean paper filter by tapping it gently on a solid surface. If the
filter is too dirty, replace it with a new one. Dispose of the old
filter properly.
• Clean air cleaner cover then slip pre-cleaner over filter. Next
insert new paper filter into the base of the air cleaner. Re-install
air cleaner cover.
To order a new air filter, please contact the nearest authorized
service center at 1-888-775-6937.
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