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Generator Care & Maintenance
- How do I clean the carburetor?
Turn off the fuel petcock on the gas tank.
Place drip pan underneath the carburetor and pull the rubber fuel hose off.
Open the drain screw on the side of the fuel bowl and let the fuel drain out.
Remove the two thumbscrews holding the air filter cover on and remove cover, foam element and plastic screen.
There will be two 10mm. nuts.
Remove theses with a ratchet, extension bar, and 10mm. socket.
Remove throttle spring off the linkage on top off the carburetor with needlenose pliers.
Pull carburetor away from the engine and disengage throttle rod from linkage with needlenose pliers.
Using a marker, match mark the fuel bowl and carburetor body.
Draw a vertical line across the seam where the two parts come together (so they can be reassembled later).
Remove the 10mm. bolt on the bottom of the fuel bowl.
Gently tap the side of the bowl with the ratchet, the bowl should drop off.
You will see the float assembly, held into place inside the carburetor with a steel pin.
Remove the pin with needlenose pliers.
Lift float up with needle still attached and hanging from the tab of the float by the clip.
Try not to let the needle and clip fall off the tab. (They are very small and easy to loose.) Set aside.
Remove the brass jet from the center of the carburetor with a screwdriver.
Inspect the hole in this, if it is obstructed soak the part in carburetor cleaner.
If brass jet needs to be cleaned after soaking use a blowgun from air compressor to remove obstruction.
Spray all orifices with cleaner and use the blowgun to clear.
Spray float and needle assembly with cleaner, try not to get any on the rubber tip of the needle!
Let parts air dry.
Spray the bowl of the carburetor with cleaner and wipe it clean.
Reassemble the same way it came apart.
Tighten drain screw on the side of the fuel bowl.
Be sure the paper gasket on the engine side of the carburetor is good.
- How do I clean & care for my generator?
Proper routine maintenance of this generator is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free operation. It will help prolong the life of this generator as well as help reduce air
pollution. Perform maintenance checks and procedures according to the schedule below:
Never perform maintenance procedures while this generator is running. Allow the generator to cool before commencing any maintenance procedures. Keep heat, sparks and
flame away from the generator.
Always try to use this generator in a cool dry place. If this generator becomes dirty, the exterior can be cleaned with a damp cloth, soft brush, vacuum and/or pressurized air.
Never clean this generator with a bucket of water and/or a hose. Water can get inside the generator and cause a short circuit or corrosion.
Never use gasoline to clean parts of this generator.
Check Engine Oil, Fuel level and Air Filter before EVERY use.
Replace Engine Oil Every 6 Months or Each 100 Hrs
Clean Air Filter Every 3 Months or Each 50 Hrs
Check/Clean Spark Plug Every 6 Months or Each 100 Hrs
Clean Fuel Tank Every Year or Each 300 Hrs
- How often should the oil be changed?
The oil should be changed after the first 20 hours of operation. The oil should then be changed every 6 months, or for every 100 hours of use time. The oil should also be drained
and changed if it becomes gummy or contaminated with water, dirt or debris.
- How do I add oil to my generator?
This generator is shipped WITHOUT oil. You must add oil before use, then the oil level in this generator should be checked before each use. When the oil level is low, add oil
until the level is sufficient to operate this generator.
The oil capacity for this Model GEN1850 1850 Surge Watts / 1500 Running Watts Portable Generator engine is 13.5 fluid oz. (0.40 L).
To add oil:
Confirm that this generator is on a level surface.
Open the Oil Access Panel.
Using a funnel add high detergent motor oil to fill the engine crankcase. Add only enough oil until the crankcase is full. The maximum quantity of oil the crankcase can hold is
13.5 fluid oz. (0.40 L). SAE10W-30 oil is recommended. When the engine crankcase is full, the oil level should reach the lower lip of the oil-filling opening.
Replace the oil filler/dipstick cap and close the oil access panel.
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