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5
Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Owner/Operator is responsible for making sure that
alt periodic maintenance tasks are completed on atimely
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 engineowner's manualfor instructions.
CAUTION
Used motor oil hasbeen shown to cause skin cancer in
certain laboratory animals.
Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap andwater.
KEEPOUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T
POLLUTE.CONSERVERESOURCES.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 usea 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 surfacesclean.
• 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
awaydirt. 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 insertany objects through cooling slots.
Data Tag
Datatag informationisvery importantif you need helpfrom
our Customer ServiceDepartment or anauthorized service
dealer.
• The data tag(Figure8) islocated either on the heatshield
or engine support on the muffler sideof the generator.
For future reference,pleasecopy the model, revision,and
serial number of the generator inthe spacebelow.
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MODEL
REV NO
SERL'_L
AC VOLTS
AC AMPS
AC WATTS
DS VOLTS
DC AMPS
Single Phase/60Hz/3600RPM
Ratedat40=C/ClassFinsulation
1
],_......NCO py Model
umber Here
_,, Copy Revision
1_ Here
Copy Serial
Number Here
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