Honeywell HW7500E Service Manual - Page 25
Maintenance, Consumer Maintenance Schedule - battery
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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). DANGER Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison 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 maintenance. 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. 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. 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 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. MAINTENANCE TASK Before each use First month or 20 hours of use FREQUENCY* Every 3 months or 50 hours of use Every 6 months or 100 hours of use Every year or 200 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† Run engine Clean/change spark plug X‡ X Clean fuel sediment cup X Clean spark arrestor X Clean cylinder cooling fins X** Check/adjust valve lash X** Check fuel line TABLE 7-1. Generator Maintenance Schedule Every 2 years (replace if necessary)** * 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 15-30 minutes every three months to ensure the battery remains charged. If the generator is stored for more than a year without running, a battery charger may required to recharge the generator battery. ** It is recommended that this maintenance task be performed by a service dealer. Honeywell Portable Electrical Generator Service Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7-1