Powermate P1204 User Manual
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The generator engine is equipped with a dry element
air filter to block particles in the combustion air from
getting into the engine and causing excessive engine
wear. Over time this dirt builds-up on the filter, restricting
the amount of combustion air available to the engine, in
turn leading to a loss of generator power output. To
avoid these problems, periodic replacement of the
engine air filter is recommended at the intervals outline in
the service schedule table on page 22. To change the
air filter, follow the listed steps.
1. Remove the air filter cover (A) by turning the air filter
cover nut (B) counterclockwise.
2.
Remove the air filter (C).
3. Place a new air filter back onto the center stud.
4.
Replace the air filter cover and air filter nut and
tighten.
Correctly maintaining the battery at regular intervals
is vital to ensure consistent engine starting. Poorly
maintained batteries loose charge over time and may not
provide enough power to crank the engine fast enough
for reliable starts. The steps below are suggested to
care for the battery and charger.
1. Keep the battery cable clamps (D) at the battery
posts tight and free of corrosion. Replace the battery
cables if cracks are found in the clamps.
3. Check and adjust the level of battery electrolyte
according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions if
not using a “maintenance-free” battery. If electrolyte
is low, add only distilled water to the battery. Do not
add tap water to the battery.
4. Insure the battery charger (E) is powered and
functioning properly. A correctly operating battery
charger displays lights on the face of the charger to
relay the state of the charger. Refer to Table A on
page 26 to assess the mode the charger is operating
in.
B
B
B
B
A
A
A
A
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
E
E
E
E
R
R
R
R
Y
Y
Y
Y
M
M
M
M
A
A
A
A
II
II
N
N
N
N
T
T
T
T
E
E
E
E
N
N
N
N
A
A
A
A
N
N
N
N
C
C
C
C
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
N
N
N
N
G
G
G
G
II
II
N
N
N
N
E
E
E
E
A
A
A
A
II
II
R
R
R
R
F
F
F
F
II
II
L
L
L
L
T
T
T
T
E
E
E
E
R
R
R
R
C
C
C
C
H
H
H
H
A
A
A
A
N
N
N
N
G
G
G
G
E
E
E
E
Fig. E
C
CA
AU
UT
TIIO
ON
N
•
Never run this equipment without the complete
air filter installed on the engine. Failure to do so
will result in premature engine wear and
significantly reduced engine life.
W
WA
AR
RN
NIIN
NG
G
•
Read and understand all warnings and cautions
on page 16 of this manual before preceding with
any battery maintenance.