standby generator owner's manual - Zabatt

Standby Generator SetsMaintenance CHANGING ENGINE OILRefer to maintenance performed by service facilitiesfor engine oil and filter change frequencies.Drain the oil while the engine is still warm from running.This means warm up the engine, shut it downand drain immediately as follows:1. Remove OIL DRAIN HOSE from its retainingclip.2. Loosen and remove OIL DRAIN HOSE CAP. Drainoil completely into suitable container.3. When all oil has drained, install and tighten OILDRAIN HOSE CAP, and re-install into its retainingclip.4. Turn OIL FILTER (Figure 10.2) counterclockwiseand remove. Properly dispose of old filter.OILDIPSTICKOILFILTERFigure 10.2 – Oil Filter5. Apply light coating of new engine oil to seal of newoil filter.-Install FILTER and tighten by hand only.DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.6. Remove OIL FILL CAP. Add recommended oil (seeSPECIFICATIONS). DO NOT FILL ABOVE THEDIPSTICK “FULL” MARK. Crankcase oil capacityis 4.0 U.S. quarts (3.8 liters).Figure 10.3 – Engine Air CleanerAir Cleaner(Doors Removed for Clarity) SPARK PLUGSReset the spark plug gap or replace the spark plugsas necessary (Figure 10.4).1. Clean the area around the base of the spark plugsto keep dirt and debris out of the engine. Cleanby scraping or washing using a wire brush andcommercial solvent. Do not blast the spark plugsto clean.2. Remove the spark plugs and check the condition.Replace the spark plugs if worn or if reuse isquestionable. See the “Service Schedule” sectionfor recommended inspection.3. Check the spark plug gap using a wire feelergauge. Adjust the gap to 0.76 mm (0.030 inch)by carefully bending the ground electrode (Figure10.4).Figure 10.4 – Setting the Spark Plug GapSET PLUG GAP AT 0.76 mm(0.030 inch)After refilling the crankcase with oil, alwayscheck oil level on dipstick. NEVER OPERATEENGINE WITH OIL BELOW THE DIPSTICK “ADD”MARK.7. Start engine and check for oil leaks. CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR CLEANERTo replace the engine air cleaner, simply remove theair cleaner cover and replace the air filter makingsure it is positioned properly before reattaching thecover (Figure 10.3).See the “Service Schedule,” for air cleaner maintenance.10-3 COOLANT CHANGEEvery year, have a service facility drain, flush andrefill the cooling system. See “Specifications” for coolingsystem recommendations.Maint011 Rev. B 05/06