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7: MAINTENANCE
7.1 CONSUMER MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Periodic maintenance and adjustment are necessary to keep the generator in good operating condition. Perform service and
inspection at intervals shown in the Generator Maintenance Schedule (Table 7-1).
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poi-
son you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN IF doors
and windows are open.
Only use OUTSIDE and far
away from windows, doors, and
vents.
• Shut off the engine before performing any mainte-
nance. If the engine must be run, be sure the area is
well ventilated.
NOTICE
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission
control devices and systems may be performed by any
non-road engine repair establishment or individual.
Accidental starting of generator can cause severe injury or
death. Before performing maintenance, disconnect spark
plug cap from spark plug. Also disconnect both starting bat-
tery cables. Remove the negative (-) cable first to reduce the
risk of arcing.
Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem before
operation, can cause a malfunction in which you can be seri-
ously hurt or killed. Always follow inspection and mainte-
nance recommendations and schedules in this manual.
NOTICE
The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating con-
ditions. If you operate generator under severe conditions,
such as sustained high-load or high-temperature, or use it in
unusually wet or dusty conditions, consult your servicing
dealer for recommendations applicable to your individual
needs and use.
FREQUENCY
*
MAINTENANCE TASK
Before each
use
First month
or 20 hours of
use
Every 3
months or 50
hours of use
Every 6
months or 100
hours of use
Every year
or300 hours of
use
Inspect for/clean debris X
Check engine oil level X
Change engine oil X X
Check air filter X
Clean air filter
X
†
Replace air filter X
Run engine
X
‡
Check/adjust spark plug X
Replace spark plug X
Clean fuel sediment cup X
Clean spark arrestor X
Clean cylinder cooling fins
X
**
Check/adjust idle speed
X
**
Check/adjust valve clearance
X
**
Clean fuel tank and filter X
Clean combustion chamber
Every 500 hours
**
Check fuel tube
Every 2 years (replace if necessary)
**
TABLE 7-1. Generator Maintenance Schedule
* Perform at every indicated month or operating hour interval, whichever comes first.
† Clean more often when using generator in dusty areas.
‡ It is recommended that the generator is run for 30-60 minutes every three months to ensure the battery remains charged.
If the unit is stored for more than a year without running, a battery charger may required to recharge the generator battery.
** These items should be serviced by a Honda service dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient.
Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures.
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