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201083 - 8500W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START GENERATOR
STORAGE
30
Disconnect the Battery
1. Pull two halves of battery connector apart.
Charge the Battery
For a generator equipped with batteries for electric starting,
proper battery maintenance and storage should be followed.
A trickle charger or battery maintainer should be used to charge
the battery while the generator is in storage. Maximum charging
rate should not exceed 1.5 amps. Follow the instructions included
with the trickle charger or battery maintainer. The battery should
be fully charged at least once per month.
Maintenance Schedule
Follow the service intervals indicated in the following maintenance
schedule.
Service your generator more frequently when operating in adverse
conditions.
Contact our Technical Support Team at 1-877-338-0999 to locate
the nearest CPE certified service dealer for your generator or
engine maintenance needs.
EVERY 8 HOURS OR PRIOR TO EACH USE
Check oil level
Clean around air intake and muffler
Check propane (LPG) hose for leaks
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*
Replace LPG hose
* To be performed by knowledgeable, experienced owners or CPE certified service
centers.
STORAGE
DANGER
Gasoline vapors are highly flammable and extremely explosive.
DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes. Fire or explosion can cause
severe burns or death.
Only fill or drain fuel outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
DO NOT pump gasoline directly into the generator. Use an
approved container to transfer the fuel to the generator.
Never use a gasoline container, gasoline tank, or any
other fuel item that is broken, cut, torn or damaged.
DO NOT overfill the gasoline tank. Always keep fuel away from
sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat and other sources of
ignition.
WARNING
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 fuel select dial
is set to the “ENGINE STOP” position.
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