Craftsman MGP-670070 - Manuel (Page 17)

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MAINTENANCE
CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS
• Let engine run and warm up for five minutes after
starting with no electrical load.
Connect loads in the following manner to prevent
damage to equipment:
• Connect inductive load equipment first, inductive
loads consist of refrigerators, freezers, water
pumps, air conditioners, or small hand tools.
Connect the items that require the most wattage
first.
• Connect the lights next.
• Voltage sensitive equipment should be the last
equipment connected to the generator. Plug
voltage sensitive appliances such at TV's, VCR's,
microwaves, ovens, computers, and cordless
telephones into a UL listed voltage surge protec-
tor, then connect the UL listed voltage surge
protector to the generator.
IMPORTANT: You should always add up the rated
watts of all lights, tools and appliances you are
powering at one time. This total should not
exceed the rated capacity of you generator or
circuit breaker rating of the receptacle supplying
power.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE
Note 1: Change oil after first five (5) operating hours, every 25 hours if operating under heavy load or high ambient
temperature, and every 50 operating hours thereafter.
Note 2: Clean more often under dusty conditions.
MAINTENANCE TASK
Every 25
Hours of Every
Season
Every 50
Hours of Every
Season
Every 100
Hours of Every
Season
Check oil level
Change oil
Change oil filter
Service air pre-cleaner
Service air cleaner cartridge
Spark arrester ( if equipped)
Clean cooling system
Check spark plug
Replace in-line fuel filter
GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter)
Prepare unit for storage
Prepare unit for storage if it is to remain idle for more than 30 days.
Every 8
Hours or
Daily
X
X
See Note 1
See Note 2
X
X
X
X
See Note 2
See Note 2
Monthly