[AT] OT generator maintenance

[john hall]

The biggest problem I have with equipment that sits a long while is always 
fuel related. I would keep an eye on the fuel lines for cracking/leaks.Other 
than that your maintenance schedule sounds more than adequate. I usually 
crank mine at the beginning of hurricane season and then again in December. 
Hmmm, seems hurricane season is here, guess I know what I need to do this 
week.

John Hall

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dick Day" <ddss at telebeep.com>
To: "ATIS" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 8:11 PM
Subject: [AT] OT generator maintenance


> My Generac 7.5KV generator is 7 years old and other than the semi-annual
> testing, it's never been used. I change the oil every year and every other
> year, I change the air filter and plug.  The manual says I should check 
> the
> valve rocker arm clearance after 50 hours of use.  It will be a long time
> before it hits 50 hours of use at the rate we are going.
>
> Is this something I need to worry about? It's running great as is.  It's a
> Generac (Briggs?) 15hp OHVI gas engine.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dick
>
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