MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule
Periodic maintenance and adjustment is necessary to keep generator in good operating condition. Perform service and inspec-
tion at intervals shown in Generator Maintenance Schedule (Table 2).
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poi-
son you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN IF doors
and windows are open.
• Shut off engine before performing any maintenance. If
engine must be run, be sure area is well ventilated.
MAINTENANCE TASK
Check engine oil level
Inspect for/clean debris
Check air cleaner
Clean air cleaner
Change engine oil
Clean fuel sediment cup
Check/clean spark plug
Clean spark arrestor
Check/adjust valve clearance
Clean fuel tank and strainer
Check fuel line
TABLE 2. Generator Maintenance Schedule
* Perform at every indicated month or operating hour interval, whichever comes first.
† Clean more often when using generator in dusty areas.
‡ It is recommended that this maintenance task be performed by a service dealer.
HW6200 Portable Generator Owner's Manual
Only use OUTSIDE and far
away from windows, doors, and
vents.
First month or
Before each
20 hours of
use
X
X
X
Every 2 years (replace if necessary)
Accidental starting of generator can cause severe injury or
death. Before performing maintenance, disconnect spark
plug cap from spark plug.
Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem before
operation, can cause a malfunction in which you can be seri-
ously hurt or killed. Always follow inspection and mainte-
nance recommendations and schedules in this owner's
manual.
The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating con-
ditions. If you operate generator under severe conditions,
such as sustained high-load or high-temperature, or use it in
unusually wet or dusty conditions, consult your servicing
dealer for recommendations applicable to your individual
needs and use.
FREQUENCY
Every 3
months or 50
use
hours of use
†
X
X
‡
*
Every 6
Every year or
months or 100
200 hours of
hours of use
X
X
X
X
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use
‡
X
‡
X
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