Keep your portable generator running strong with these seven maintenance tips:

1. Run your portable generator every few months.
2. Routinely check the fuel in your portable generator.
3. Check your fuel lines.
4. Stock up on extra oil.
5. Replace or clean that dirty air filter.
6. Check in on your spark plugs.

What maintenance is required on a generator?

Annual maintenance of your standby generator begins with changing the engine oil and filter. If you want to extend oil-change intervals, consider an oil-analysis program. This will give you recommendations based on the actual condition of the lubricating oil. Replace the air filter and fuel filters, as well.

How long should I run my generator for maintenance?

Running your generator every week We recommend running your generator at load (i.e., at full capacity, as opposed to running idle) for about 15 to 20 minutes once a week. This allows the lubricating oil to heat up to operating temperature and for the lubricating oil to circulate within the engine.

How often should oil be changed in a generator?

Change your generator’s oil regularly, at the interval outlined in your owner’s manual. For smaller gas generators, this may be as often as every 50 hours. Large diesel generators may require oil changes only every 500 hours. If applicable, change your oil filter when you change your generator’s oil.

Should I leave gas in my generator?

For long-term storage it’s typically recommended to store your generator without any gasoline in it. Although removing the gas is highly recommended, you can store the generator with the gas inside if you use a stabilizer to prevent corrosion.

What oil do you use in a petrol generator?

Gently fill your generator engine with four stroke 10w30 engine oil. Make sure the oil is clean. Your generator should take about 600ml in four stroke engine 10w/30 oil.

Do petrol generators need oil?

1. What type of oil does a generator take? For most generators you can simply use 10W-30, 15W-40 or 20W-50 engine oil – all are widely available from a Service Station or an automotive shop like Repco or Supercheap Auto.

What is the operator and maintenance manual for generator?

OPERATOR & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION MANUAL This manual has been designed as a guide to operators to aid in starting, stopping and otherwise operating the generator set. ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS 2 356-5901(GB) V9 06/14 3 356-5901(GB) V9 06/14 CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 6 2. SAFETY 7

Why choose a diesel generator set?

Years of diesel generator set experience has gone into the set to produce a quality source of electrical power that is efficient and reliable. Always ensure that maintenance, adjustments and repairs are done by personnel who are authorised to do the work and have been properly trained.

Can I use my generator set for non authorised use?

All generator sets should only be operated by those required to do so and therefore be safely kept away from non authorised use. Some photographs or illustrations in this manual show details or attachments that may be different from your generator set.

What are the safety precautions to be taken when using petrol?

Keep muffler at least 2 metres from all combustible objects. All fuels are flammable. Never fuel a running or hot engine. Never pump fuel directly into engine at petrol station – use an approved container to transfer fuel. Ensure there are no fuel leaks, and keep sources of sparks and flames away. Wait for the engine to cool before fuelling.