Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; Daily Inspection; Periodic Maintenance - BE BE3500PS Manuel D'utilisation

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

CAUTION
Make sure the engine is stopped before starting any maintenance,
servicing or repair.
NOTE: It is recommended to use ear protection when performing
operation, maintenance and repair of the generator.
Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and
systems must be performed by an authorized service provider.

DAILY INSPECTION

Before running the generator, check the following service items:
• Safe surroundings.
• Leakage of gasoline and engine oil.
• Clean engine oil.
• AC receptacle for damage.
• Enough gasoline.
• Excessive vibration, noise.
• Loose or broken bolts, nuts or shields.
• Clean air element.

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Periodic maintenance is vital to safe and efficient operation of your
generator.
The emission control system consists of the following parts:
• Carburetor and internal parts
• Cold start enrichment system, if applicable
• Intake manifold, if applicable
• Air cleaner element
• Spark plug
• Magneto or electronic ignition system
• Exhaust manifold
• Hoses, connectors, and assemblies
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MAINTENANCE

CHANGING ENGINE OIL

Change oil after the first 20 hours of operation. Thereafter it should be
changed every 100 hours. This generator uses SAE 10W30 oil.
1. Place an oil pan beneath the unit. Drain oil by removing the drain plug
and the oil filler cap while the engine is warm, but not hot.
2. Reinstall the drain plug and fill the engine with oil until it reaches the
upper level on the oil filler cap.
3. Dispose of used oil according to local zoning or environmental
regulations.

SERVICING THE AIR CLEANER

Maintaining the air cleaner in proper condition is very important. Dirt
induced through improperly installed, improperly serviced or inadequate
elements damages and wears out engines. Always keep the element
clean. Never run the generator without the air filter element.
1. Unhook the cover and remove the cleaner element.
2. Urethane foam: Wash the element with fresh water. Squeeze out the
water then dry the element. (Do not twist.)

CLEANING AND GAPPING SPARK PLUG

If the plug is contaminated with carbon, remove the carbon using a plug
cleaner or wire brush. Use NGK BPR6ES or equivalent.
Adjust the electrode gap to 0.6 to 0.7 mm (0.024 to 0.028 in).

CLEANING FUEL STRAINER

Dirt and water in the fuel are removed by the fuel strainer.
1. Remove the strainer cup and throw away water and dirt.
2. Clean the screen and strainer cup with gasoline.
3. Tightly fasten the cup to main body, making sure to avoid fuel leak.

PERIODIC OPERATION AND INSPECTION:

When using the generator as emergency electric power source, periodic
operation and inspection are needed.
Fuel (gasoline) and engine oil will deteriorate with time, and cause the
engine to be difficult to start and result in improper engine operation and
/or failure.
CAUTION
Since the fuel (gasoline) will deteriorate with time, replace fuel
(gasoline) with fresh fuel periodically; every three months or add a fuel
stabilizer.
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