Honeywell HW4000 Owners Manual - Page 25
MAINTENANCE, Maintenance Schedule
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MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule Periodic maintenance and adjustment is necessary to keep generator in good operating condition. Perform service and inspection at intervals shown in Generator Maintenance Schedule (Table 2). Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. Accidental starting of generator can cause severe injury or death. Before performing maintenance, disconnect spark plug cap from spark plug. 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. 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. 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 Check engine oil level Inspect for/clean debris Check air cleaner Clean air cleaner Change engine oil Clean fuel sediment cup Check/clean spark plug Clean spark arrestor Before each use X X X First month or 20 hours of use X Every 3 months or 50 hours of use X† Check/adjust valve clearance Clean fuel tank and strainer Check fuel line Every 2 years (replace if necessary)‡ TABLE 2. 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 this maintenance task be performed by a service dealer. Every 6 months or 100 hours of use X X X X Every year or 200 hours of use X‡ X‡ HW4000 Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 19