Honeywell HW5500E Owners Manual - Page 27

MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule Periodic maintenance and adjustment are necessary to keep the generator in good operating condition. Perform service and inspection at intervals shown in Generator Maintenance Schedule (see Table 2). DANGER Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. WARNING Accidental starting of generator can cause severe injury or death. Before performing maintenance, disconnect spark plug cap from spark plug. Also disconnect both starting battery cables. Remove the negative (-) cable first to reduce the risk of arcing. NEVER use inside a home Only use OUTSIDE and far or garage, EVEN IF doors away from windows, doors, and and windows are open. vents. • Shut off engine before performing any maintenance. If engine must be run, be sure 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. WARNING Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem before operation, can cause a malfunction in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. Always follow inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner's manual. NOTICE The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions. 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 Inspect for/clean debris X Check engine oil level X Change engine oil Check air filter X Clean air filter Run engine Clean/change spark plug Clean fuel sediment cup Clean spark arrestor Clean cylinder cooling fins Check/adjust valve clearance Clean fuel tank and strainer Check fuel line TABLE 2. Generator Maintenance Schedule 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 or 200 hours of use X X X† X** X X X X‡ X‡ X‡ Every 2 years (replace if necessary)‡ * Perform at every indicated month or operating hour interval, whichever comes first. ** It is recommended that the generator is run for 15-30 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. † Clean more often when using generator in dusty areas. ‡ It is recommended that this maintenance task be performed by a service dealer. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 21