WEN 56551 5500 Watt - Manual (Page 27)

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MAINTENANCE / CARE
Proper routine maintenance of your generator will help prolong the life of your machine. Please
perform maintenance checks and operations according the schedule in figure 19.
If you have questions about any of the maintenance procedures listed in this manual, please
call (888) 315-3080 M-F 8-5CST.
CAUTION: Never perform maintenance operations while the generator is running.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
each use
first month
then every
20 hrs
every 3
months or
50 hrs
every 6
months or
100 hrs
every year
or 300 hrs
Engine oil
check level x
replace x x
Air cleaner
check x
clean x
fuel filter cup clean x
spark plug check/ clean x
gas tank
check gas level x
clean x
Figure 19- Recommended maintenance schedule
Cleaning the Generator
Never clean the generator when it is running! Never clean with a bucket of water or a hose. Water
can get inside the working parts of the generator and cause a short circuit or corrosion.
Always try to use the generator in a cool, dry place. If the generator becomes dirty, clean the
exterior with a damp cloth, a soft brush, vacuum or pressurized air.
Checking the Oil
Check the oil level of the generator according to the Recommended Maintenance Schedule in
Figure 19. The generator is equipped with an automatic shutoff to protect it from running with low
oil pressure. The generator should be checked before each use for proper oil level. This is a
critical step for proper engine starting.
To check or add oil, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the generator is on a level surface. Clean around oil fill.
2. Remove the oil filler/dipstick cap and check oil level.
3. If oil level is below the second thread from the lip of the oil fill opening, slowly add oil
until the engine crankcase is filled.
4. Reinstall and tighten oil filler cap before starting the engine. .