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Maintenance
Instruction Manual for Portable Generator 17
Maintenance
Maintenance Recommendations
Regular maintenance will improve performance and
extend generator life. See a qualified dealer for service.
Generator warranty does not cover items subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive full warranty
value, operator must maintain generator as instructed in
this manual, including proper storage as detailed in Win-
ter Storage and Long Term Storage.
Call 1-888-431-6871 with questions
about component replacement.
Maintenance Schedule
Follow maintenance schedule intervals, whichever
occurs first according to use.
Adverse conditions will require more fre-
quent service.
All required service and adjustments
should be each season as detailed in the
following chart.
Product Specifications
Preventive Maintenance
Dirt or debris can cause improper operation and equip-
ment damage. Clean generator daily or before each use.
Keep area around and behind muffler free from combus-
tible debris. Inspect all cooling air openings on generator.
Do not insert any object through the
air cooling slots. Generator can start
at any time and could result in death, serious injury and
unit damage.
Maintenance
Task
As
Needed
At
Each
Use
Every
Season
Every
100
Hours
Every
200
Hours
or
Yearly
Clean
Exterior
Surfaces
X
Check
Engine Oil
Level
X
Clean Spark
Arrestor
X
Change
Engine Oil *
XX
Clean/
Replace Air
Filter **
X
X
Replace
Spark Plug
X
Replace
Fuel Filter
X
Check/
Adjust
Valve
Clearance
***
X
* Change engine oil after first 30 hours of operation.
Change every month when operating under heavy load or
in high temperatures.
** Clean air filter more often under dirty or dusty conditions.
Replace parts if they cannot be adequately cleaned.
*** Check valve clearance after first 50 hours of operation
and adjust if necessary.
NOTICE:
NOTICE:
NOTICE:
Generator Specifications
Rated Power @ 1.0
Power Factor
6.5 / 8.0 kW**
Surge Power 8.125 / 10.0 kVA
Rated AC Voltage 120/240
Rated AC Load (6.5 / 8.0)
Current @ 240V
Current @ 120V
27.1 / 33.3 Amps**
54.2 / 66.7 Amps**
Rated Frequency 60 Hz @3600 RPM
Phase Single Phase
Unit Weight
6500
8000
75 kg (165 lb.)
83 kg (183 lb.)
Unit Dimensions L = 692mm (27.25") x W =
696mm (27.4") x H = 724mm
(28.5”)
** Operating Temperature Range: -18 deg. C (0 deg. F) to
40 Deg. C (104 Deg. F). When operated above 25 deg. C
(77 deg. F) there may be a decrease in power.
** Maximum wattage and current are subject to, and limited
by, such factors as fuel Btu content, ambient temperature,
altitude, engine condition, etc. Maximum power
decreases about 3.5% for each 1,000 feet above sea
level; and will also decrease about 1% for each 6° C (10°
F) above 16° C (60° F) ambient temperature.
Engine Specifications
Displacement (6.5 / 8.0) 389cc / 420cc
Spark Plug Part
Number
0J00620106
Spark Plug Type F7TC
Spark Plug Gap 0.028-0.031 inch or (0.70-0.80
mm)
Gasoline Capacity 28.4 L (7.5 U.S. gallons)
Oil Type
See Chart in
Before Start-
ing Generator
Oil Capacity 1.0 Liters (1.06 qt.)
Run Time (50% Load)
(6.5 / 8.0)
10 Hours / 9 Hours
Battery (if equipped) 12 VDC, 10 Amp Hour
WARNING
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