12 service schedule – Generac Power Systems 005240 User Manual
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Section 4 — Maintenance
Air-cooled Generators
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4.12 SERVICE SCHEDULE
ATTENTION: It is recommended that all service work
be performed by the nearest Dealer.
SYSTEM/COMPONENT PROCEDURE
FREQUENCY
X = Action
Inspect
Change
Clean
W = Weekly
R = Replace as Necessary
M = Monthly
* = Notify Dealer
Y = Yearly
if Repair is Needed.
FUEL
Fuel lines and connections*
X
M
LUBRICATION
Oil level
X
M
Oil
X
Every 200 hours**, or 24
hours of continuous use,
or
2Y
Oil filter
X
Every 200 hours**, or 24
hours of continuous use,
or
2Y
COOLING
Enclosure louvers
X
X
W
BATTERY
Remove corrosion,
X
X
M
ensure dryness
Clean and tighten
X
X
M
battery terminals
Check charge state
X
R
EVERY 6 M
Electrolyte level
X
R
EVERY 6 M
(unsealed batteries only)*
ENGINE AND MOUNTING
Air cleaner
X
R
2Y or 200 hours
Spark plug(s)
X
R
2Y or 200 hours
GENERAL CONDITION
Vibration, Noise, Leakage,
X
M
Temperature*
COMPLETE TUNE-UP*
TO BE COMPLETED BY
2Y or 200 hours
A
DEALER
* Contact the nearest dealer for assistance if necessary.
** Change oil and fi lter after fi rst eight (8) hours of operation and then every 200 hours thereafter, or 2 years, which-
ever occurs fi rst. Change sooner when operating under a heavy load or in a dusty or dirty environment or in high
ambient temperatures.