Generac Power Systems 0595-0 - Manual (Page 14)

WARNING: BE SURE TO RE-INSTALL THE PLUG
FROM THE MUFFLER TUGHTLY. ENGINE VIBRATION
COULD CAUSE A LOOSE PLUG TO FALL OUT. WITH­
OUT THE PLUG IN PLACE, HOT ENGINE EXHAUST IS
DIRECTED OUT THE OPENING. THIS HOT EXHAUST,
DEPENDING ON THE INSTALLATION, COULD BE
DIRECTED TO AREAS NOT ABLE TO WITHSTAND
THE EXTREME HEAT SUCH AS WOODEN FLOOR
BOARDS OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIAL. THIS
COULD RESULT IN A RRE.
CLEANING THE GENERATOR
Keep your generator set as clean and dry as possible.
Dirt and moisture that are permitted to accumulate on
electrical windings have an adverse affect on the insu­
lation resistance of those windings.
Moisture that is allowed to remain in contact with wind­
ings will be retained in voids and cracks of the wind­
ings. Dirt makes the problem worse, since it tends to
hold the moisture into contact with the windings. Salt,
as from sea air, worsens the problem since it tends to
absorb moisture from the air. The combination of salt
and moisture makes a good electrical conductor.
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ONCE WEEKLY
Inspect battery .posts and cables for tightness, corro­
sion. Clean and/or tighten as necessary.
Also check battery fluid level, and, if necessary, fill with
DISTILLED WATER ONLY. DO NOT USE TAP
WATER IN BATTERY.
EVERY SIX MONTHS
Have the battery state of charoe and condition
checked by an automotive service facility. This should
be done with an automotive type battery hydrometer.
DANGER: STORAGE BAHERIES GIVE OFF EXPLO­
SIVE HYDROGEN GAS. THIS GAS CAN FORM AN
EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE AROUND THE BAHERY FOR
SEVERAL HOURS AFTER CHARGING. THE SLIGHT­
EST SPARK CAN IGNITE THE GAS AND CAUSE AN
EXPLOSION. SUCH AN EXPLOSION CAN SHAHER
THE BAHERY AND CAUSE BLINDNESS OR OTHER
INJURY. ANY AREA THAT HOUSES A STORAGE
BAHERY MUST BE PROPERLY VENTILATED. DO
NOT ALLOW SMOKING, OPEN FLAME, SPARKS OR
ANY SPARK PRODUCING TOOLS OR EQUIPMENT
NEAR THE BAHERY.
CAUTION! Do NOT use a forceful spray of water to
clean the generator. Water will enter the generator
interior and cause problems, and may also contami­
nate the generator fuel system.
BATTERY
All lead-acid storage batteries will discharge when not
in use. Inspect the generator battery as follows:
DANGER: BAHERY ELECTROLYTE FLUID
IS AN EXTREMELY CAUSTIC SULFURIC ACID
SOLUTION THAT CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO
NOT PERMIT FLUID TO CONTACT EYES, SKIN,
CLOTHING, PAINTED SURFACES, ETC. WEAR PRO­
TECTIVE GOGGLES, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
GLOVES WHEN HANDLING A BAHERY. IF YOU
SPILL THE FLUID, FLUSH THE AFFECTED AREA
IMMEDIATELY WITH CLEAR WATER.
DANGER: DO NOT USE ANY JUMPER CABLES OR
BOOSTER BAHERY TO CRANK AND START THE
GENERATOR ENGINE. IF ANY BAHERY HAS DIS­
CHARGED, REMOVE IT FROM THE VEHICLE FOR
RECHARGING.
MAJOR SERVICE MANUAL
To obtain a service manual for your generator, order it
from your dealer/distributor or contact the factory. Be
sure to identify your unit’s MODEL NUMBER and
SERIES.
DRIVE BELTS
The engine drives the generator rotor by means of a
pulley and drive belt arrangement. The drive train,
drive belt and pulleys are warranted for the life of the
generator. Drive belt ension was properly adjusted
before the unit was shipped form the factory. If you
suspect that drive belt tnesion is incorrect, contact an
autorized service facility.
EXERCISING THE GENERATOR
Generac recommends that you start and operate the
generator at least once every seven days. Let the unit
run for at least 30 minutes to “exercise” the engine.
OUT OF SERVICE PROTECTION
If you cannot exercise the generator every seven days
and it is to be out of service longer than 30 days, pre­
pare the generator for storage as follows:
• Start the engine and let it warm up.
• V\/hile the engine is still warm from running, drain the oil
completely. Refill crankcase with recommended oil. See
“Specifications."
• Attach a tag to the engine indicating the viscosity and clas­
sification of the oil in the crankcase.
• Remove spark plug and add about 1/2 ounce (15ml) of
clean, fresh engine oil into spark plug threaded openings.
Crank engine several times to distribute oil, then install and
tighten spark plug.
• Remove the battery and store in a cool, dry room on a
wooden board. Never store the battery on any concrete or
wooden floor.
• Clean and wipe the entire generator.
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