Westinghouse EPA (49 state) WH6500E Manual Do Proprietário

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE

Before performing maintenance

on the generator, review Safety on

page 7 and the following safety

messages.

WARNING

Avoid accidentally starting the

generator during maintenance by

removing the spark plug boot from

the spark plug. For electric start

generators, also disconnect the battery

cables from the battery (disconnect the

black negative (-) cable first) and place

the cables away from the battery posts

to avoid arcing.
Allow hot components to cool to

the touch prior to performing any

maintenance procedure.

Internal pressure can build in the

engine crankcase while the engine

is running. Removing the oil fill plug/

dipstick while the engine is hot can

cause extremely hot oil to spray out

of the crankcase and can severely

burn skin. Allow engine oil to cool for

several minutes before removing the oil

fill plug/dipstick.
Always perform maintenance in a well-

ventilated area. Gasoline fuel and fuel

vapors are extremely flammable and

can ignite under certain conditions.

Table 1: Maintenance Schedule - Owner Performed

Maintenance

Item

Before Every

Use

After First 20

Hours or First

Month of Use

After 50 Hours

of Use or Every

3 Months

After 100 Hours

of Use or Every

6 Months

After 300 Hours

of Use or Every

Year

Engine Oil

Check Level

Change

–

Cooling

Features

Check/Clean

–

Air Filter

Check

–

Clean

–

Replace

Spark Plug

–

Check/Clean

Replace

Spark Arrestor

–

Check/Clean

–

Service more frequently if operating in dry and dusty conditions.

CAUTION

Avoid skin contact with engine oil or

gasoline. Prolonged skin contact with

engine oil or gasoline can be harmful.

Frequent and prolonged contact with

engine oil may cause skin cancer.

Take protective measures and wear

protective clothing and equipment.

Wash all exposed skin with soap and

water.

Maintenance Schedule

WARNING

Failure to perform periodic

maintenance or not following

maintenance procedures can cause

the generator to malfunction and could

result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

Periodic maintenance intervals vary depending

on generator operating conditions. Operating the

generator under severe conditions, such as sustained

high-load, high-temperature, or unusually wet or

dusty environments, will require more frequent

periodic maintenance. The intervals listed in the

maintenance schedule should be treated only as a

general guideline.

Following the maintenance schedule is important

to keep the generator in good operating condition.

The following is a summary of maintenance items by

periodic maintenance intervals.