DeVillbiss Air Power Company MGP-4600 - Manual (Page 13)

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EVERY 5 HOURS
OR DAILY
X
100 HOURS OR
EVERY SEASON MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Check Oil Level
Change Oil *
Change Air Filter
Change Fuel Filter
Replace or Clean Spark Plug
Clean exterior of generator
50 HOURS OR
EVERY SEASON
X
X
X
NOTE 1
X
NOTE 2
25 HOURS OR
EVERY SEASON
X
NOTE 3
*Change oil after first 5 hours then after every 50 hours.
Note 1: Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.
Note 2: Clean more often under dusty conditions.
Note 3: Clean exterior with cloth or brush. Do not use high pressure spray to clean generator or engine.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE START UP
Follow the steps listed below before starting generator.
1. Check engine oil. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual
for correct grade and quantity of oil.
2. Check fuel level, fill as required. Make sure generator is
turned off and has been allowed time to cool down.
3. Make sure generator is grounded.
4. All electrical loads should be disconnected.
This generator has been shipped from the
factory without oil in the crankcase. Operating
the unit without oil can ruin the engine.
IMPORTANT: Unit is equipped with a low oil shutdown system
that will stop the engine should the crankcase oil level fall be-
low the safe operating level. If generator shuts off and the oil
level is according to specifications, check to see if generator is
sitting level. Place on an even surface to correct this.
NOTE: IF ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS TOO LOW, ENGINE WILL
NOT START. CHECK OIL LEVEL AND ADD IF NECESSARY.
5. Open the choke gradually after engine starts. The engine
should come up to full operating speed quickly. Do not
allow choke to remain on after the engine has run for a short
time. Avoid over-choking.
6. Allow generator to run at no load for 5 minutes upon each
initial start-up to allow engine and generator to stabilize.
START UP-(Recoil start)
Do not operate generator indoors-exhaust fumes contain car-
bon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
1.Open the fuel shut-off valves. It is located in the fuel line.
2.Position ON\OFF\START switch on the control panel to
the "ON" position.
3. Move the choke control to "CHOKE" position. A cold
engine may require to be choked longer than a warm
engine.
4.Grasp handle on rope starter and pull slowly until resist-
ance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to overcome
compression, prevent kickback, and start engine. Repeat
if necessary.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
START UP-(Electric start)
1. Repeat steps 1, 2, and 3 listed above in recoil start
procedures.
2. Push ON\OFF\START switch on control panel to the
"START" position to start engine. Hold in "START" position
no longer than 15 seconds per minute when trying to start
engine. Extended cranking can damage the starter motor.
3. Repeat steps 5 and 6 listed above.
STOPPING ENGINE
1. Disconnect all electrical loads.
2. Turn on\off switch to "OFF" position.
3. Close both fuel shut-off valves.
STORING GENERATOR
When this generator is going to be stored for more than
one month. Follow these instructions.
1.Fill engine oil to upper level.
2.Remove remaining fuel from fuel tank.
3.Start engine and allow it to run until all fuel in lines and
carburetor has been used up and the engine stops.
4.Remove the spark plug and pour approximately one tea-
spoon of engine oil into the cylinder. Pull starter rope slowly
to distribute oil. Replace spark plug.
5.Store in a clean dry area.