GENERAC
POWER SYSTEMS, INC.

Care and Maintenance of Your Generator

In an attempt to better serve you, we at Generac, have created new Maintenance Kits to help you' care for your generator. These kits and this guide should be used in accordance with the Service Schedule and Maintenance sections of your Owner's Manual.

In order to properly maintain your generator, you will need to perform the following:

Changing the Oil and Filter
I. Run the engine until it is thoroughly warmed up, and then shut it off.
2. While engine is still warm, pull hose free from retaining clip and remove drain hose. Drain
oil into suitable container.
3. When oil has been drained, replace drain cap and hose in clip.
4. Apply a light film of oil to new filter gasket and screw it onto oil filter adapter until gasket
lightly touches. Then tighten additional % of a turn.
5. Refill unit with oil to recommended level.
6. Start engine and check for leaks.

Changing Air Cleaner and Pre-Cleaner
I. Locate air box in Owner's Manual.
2. Remove screws and cover to air box to expose air cleaner and pre-cleaner. Take note at how
	air cleaner and pre-cleaner are placed in the air box.
3. Remove air cleaner and pre-cleaner. Clean out air box of any dust and debris. Place new
	filters in air box and replace cover. Replace screws.

Changing In-line Fuel Filter (If applicable)
	I. U sing the screwdriver end of the spark plug wrench handle, loosen the metal banding
	holding the hoses to the fuel filter.
	2. Remove filter, and replace hoses. Tighten metal banding again, being sure that the metal
	banding is tightening down on the part of the filter that is in the hose.

Changing Spark Plugs
1. Clean area around spark plug. Use wire brush if necessary.
2. Remove old spark plug with wrench provided.
3. Check and adjust plug to recommended gap size per Owner's Manual by using a wire feeler
gauge.
4. Insert new plug and tighten with wrench provided.

Although these kits are designed for you to be able to perform the required general maintenance on your generator as listed in your Owner's Manual, there are VERY serious health hazards involved when working with electricity.

Part # 0E3612/ Printed in USA /3.07