97001i-P-EU
Maintenance Schedule
Follow the service intervals indicated in the following maintenance
schedule.
Service your generator more frequently when operating in adverse
conditions.
EVERY 8 HOURS OR PRIOR TO EACH USE
Check oil level
Clean around air intake and muffler
FIRST 5 HOURS (BREAK IN)
Change oil
EVERY 50 HOURS OR ANNUALLY
Clean air filter
Change oil if operating under heavy load or in hot
environments
EVERY 100 HOURS OR ANNUALLY
Change oil
Clean/adjust spark plug
Clean spark arrestor
Clean fuel valve filter*
EVERY 250 HOURS
Clean combustion chamber*
Check/adjust valve clearance*
EVERY 3 YEARS
Replace fuel line*
* To be performed by knowledgeable, experienced owners or CPE certified service
centers.
STORAGE
To avoid accidental or unintended ignition of your generator
during periods of storage, the following precautions should be
followed:
– When storing the generator make sure the EZ Start dial is
set to the "OFF" position.
Short to Mid Term Storage (up to 1 year)
Petrol in the fuel tank has a maximum shelf life of up to 1 year
with the addition of properly formulated fuel stabilizers and if
stored in a cool, dry place. Petrol in the carburetor, however, may
gum up and clog the carburetor if it isn't used or drained within
2-4 weeks.
If using the generator within 2 weeks, follow the steps according
to Stopping the Engine section.
1. If not using the generator for more than 2 weeks, begin
by making sure all appliances are disconnected from the
generator.
2. Add a properly formulated fuel stabilizer to the fuel tank.
3. Start engine by following directions in the Starting the Engine
section.
4. Run the generator for 10 minutes so the treated petrol cycles
through the fuel system and carburetor.
5. Turn the fuel dial to the "STOP" position.
6. After the engine has stopped, allow the engine to cool.
7. Remove the maintenance cover opposite the oil drain side.
8. Remove the spark plug and pour about a tablespoon of oil into
the cylinder.
9. SLOWLY pull the recoil to rotate the engine to distribute and
lubricate the cylinder.
10. Re-install the spark plug and spark plug wire.
11. Re-install the maintenance cover.
12. Clean the generator according to Cleaning the Generator.
13. Store the generator in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
Long Term Storage (more than 1 year)
For storage over 1 year, the fuel tank and carburetor must be
completely drained of petrol.
1. Be sure all appliances are disconnected from generator.
2. Place inverter on blocks to allow appropriate petrol container
or pan to slide under inverter.
3. Remove the maintenance cover opposite the oil drain side.
4. Turn the fuel dial to the full "RUN" position.
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