Maintenance – EarthQuake MC43ES User Manual
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800 Watt Inverter Generator
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MAINTENANCE
GENERATOR MAINTENANCE
Please read the maintenance schedule and observe these recommendations to extend the life of your generator.
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free operation. It will also help reduce air pollution. To help you
properly care for your generator, the following pages include a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and simple
maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Other service tasks that are more difficult, or require special tools, are best handled
by professionals and are normally performed by a technician or other qualified mechanic.
Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emissions control devices and systems may be performed by any non-road engine
repair establishment or individuals. However, items must be serviced by an authorized dealer to obtain “no charge” emissions
control service.
The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions. If you operate your engine under unusual conditions, such as sustained
high-load or high-temperature operation, or use in unusually wet or dusty conditions, consult your servicing dealer for recommendations
applicable to your individual needs and use.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Maintenance Item
Remarks
Pre-operation
check (daily)
Initial
month
or 20 hrs
Every 3
months
or 50 hrs
Every 6
months
or 100 hrs
Every 12
months
or 300 hrs
Spark Plug -
Type: CMR6A (TORCH)
Gap: 0.6 - 0.7 mm
Check condition, adjust gap and
clean. Replace if necessary.
X
Engine Oil
Check oil level.
X
Replace.
X
X
Air Filter
Clean. Replace if necessary.
X
Fuel Strainer
Clean fuel strainer.
Replace if necessary.
X
Choke
Check choke operation.
X
Valve Clearance
-
Intake: 0.15mm (0.006”)
Exhaust: 0.20mm (0.008”)
Check and adjust when
engine is cold.
X
Fuel / Oil Lines
Check hoses for crack or damage.
Replace if necessary.
X
Exhaust System
Check for leakage.
Retighten if necessary.
X
Check muffler screen.
Clean/replace if necessary
X
Starting System
Check recoil starter operation.
X
Screws / Fasteners
Check that all hardware is secure.
Correct if necessary.
X
Generator
Check the output light comes on.
X