Generalrecommendations - Generac XG Serie Manual Del Propietário

3.3 GENERALRECOIVIIVlENDATIONS
Thewarranty of the generatordoes not cover itemsthat havebeen
subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value
from the warranty, the operator must maintain the generator as
instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments wilt need to be made periodically to properly
maintain the generator.
All adjustments in the Maintenancesection of this manual should
be madeat least once eachseason. Followthe requirementsin the
"MaintenanceSchedule".
NOTE:
Once a yearreplace t hespark plugand replace t heair filter.
A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper fuel-air
mixture and help the engine run better and last longer.
3.3.1 GENERATOR/V/A/NTENANCE
Generatormaintenanceconsists of keepingthe unit clean and dry.
Operateand store the unit in a clean dry environmentwhere it will
not be exposed to excessive dust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive
vapors.Coolingair slots in the generatormust not becomeclogged
with snow, leaves,or any otherforeign material.
Checkthe cleanlinessof the generatorfrequently and clean when
dust, dirt, oil, moisture or other foreign substances are visible on
its exteriorsurface.
,ACAUTION!
,iA Never insertany object or toolthroughthe air cooling
slots,even if the engineis not running.
NOTE:
DO NOT use a garden hose to clean generator. Water can
enter the engine fuel systemand causeproblems. In addition,
if water enters the generatorthroughcoolingair slots, some
water will be retained in voidsand crevices of the rotor
and stator winding insulation. Water and dirt buildupon the
generator internal windings will eventuallydecrease the
insulationresistanceof these windings.
3.3.2 TOCLEAN THEGENERATOR
• Use a damp cloth to wipe exteriorsurfaces clean.
• A soft, bristlebrush may be usedto loosencakedon dirt, oil, etc.
• A vacuumcleanermay be usedto pick up loose dirt and debris.
• Low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) may be used to
blow away dirt. Inspect cooling air slots and openings on the
generator. T heseopeningsmust be kept cleanandunobstructed.
3.3.3 ENGINE MAINTENANCE
,ACAUTION!
,l_ When workingon the generator, alwaysdisconnect
negativecable from battery. Also disconnect sparkplug
wire from sparkplug and keep wire away from spark
plug.
3.3.4 CHECKING OILLEVEL
See the "BEFORESTARTINGTHE GENERATOR"section for
information on checking the oil level. The oil level should be
checkedbeforeeach use,or at least everyeight hoursof operation.
Keepthe oil levelmaintained.
3.3.5 CHANGING THEOILANDOILFILTER
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,changethe oil more often.
,l_ Not oil may causeburns. Allow engineto cool before
draining oil. Avoid prolongedor repeatedskin exposure
with used oil. Thoroughly washexposed areas with soap.
Use the following instructions to changethe oil:
• Cleanarea around oil drain cap.
• Removeoil drain cap from the drain hose and oil fill plugto drain
oil completely into a suitable container.
• Whenoil has completelydrained,install oil drain cap 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 additional3/4 turn.
• Fill oil sump with recommendedoil and replacethe oil fill plug.
(See "Before Starting the Generator"for oil recommendations).
• Wipe up any spilled oil.
• Disposeof used oil at a proper collection center.
3.3.6 REPLACING THESPARKPLUG
Use Champion RC14YCspark 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) socket head screws and
take off the side panel.
3. Cleanthe 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 gappedspark plug intothe cylinder head (Figure13).
5. Pushthe bootfirmly on the spark plug and install side panel.
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