Generac Power Systems 9344-1 - Manual (Page 14)

3. When all oil has drained, insiail and tighten OIL
DRAIN HOSE CAP.
4. Turn OIL FILTER counterclockwise and remove.
Dispose of old filter.
5. Apply a light coating of engine oil to seal of new oil
filter, install FILTER and tighten bv hand only. DO
NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
6. Remove OIL FILLER CAP. Add recommended oil
(see SPECIFICATIONS). DO NOT OVERFILL
ABOVE THE DIPSTICK "FULL" MARK. Crank­
case oil capacity is 3.7 U.S. quarts (3.5 liters).
CAUTION! After refilling the crankcase with oil,
always check oil level on dipstick. NEVER OPER­
ATE ENGINE WITH OIL BELOW THE DIPSTICK
"ADD" MARK.
7. Start engine and check for oil leaks.
COOLANT CHANGE
Every two years, the cooling system should be drained,
flushed and refilled by an Authorized Service Facilty.
See SPECIFICATIONS for cooling system recommen­
dations.
MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Generator: Keep your standby genera­
tor as dean and as dry as possible. Dirt and moisture
that is allowed to accumulate on internal generator
windings have an adverse effect on insulation resis­
tance.
Periodically clean generator exterior surfaces. A soft
brush may be used to loosen caked on dirt. You can
use a vacuum system or dry, low pressure air to remove
any accumulations of dirt, if the generator is housed
inside an all-weather enclosure, clean the enclosure
with a soft, damp cloth or sponge and water.
Once each year have the generator cleaned and in­
spected by an Authorized Service Facility. That facility
will use dry, low pressure air to clean internal windings.
Parts inside the control console should be cleaned and
inspected at this time as well.
Finally, have the insulation resistance of stator and rotor
windings checked. If insulation resistances are exces­
sively low, the generator may require drying.
Battery: All lead-acid storage batteries discharge when
not in use. Refer to specific instructions and warnings
that accompany your battery. If such information is not
available, observe the following precautions when han­
dling a battery:
• DO NOT use jumper cables and a booster battery
to crank or start the generator engine.
• DO NOT recharge a weak batter/ while it is installed
in the generator. Remove battery from generator
and recharge in a well-ventilated area, away from
fuel vapors, sparks, heat or flames.
• Battery electrolyte fluid is an extremely caustic sul­
furic solution that can cause severe burns. DO NOT
permit fluid to contact eyes, skin, clothing, painted
surfaces, wiring insulation, etc. If you spill any
battery fluid, flush the affected area with clear water
immediately.
• Always wear safety glasses, rubber apron and
gloves when handling a battery.
• Batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas while
charging. The gas can form an explosive mixture
around the battery for several hours after charging.
Any spark, heat or flames can ignite the gas'^and
cause an explosion which can shatter the battery,
causing blindness or other serious Injury.
PERIODIC REPLACEMENT PARTS
Part Name Generac
Part
No.
Oil Filter 127-70939
Radiator Cap 46627
Air Cleaner Element 70941
Fuel Filter 69858
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