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ELECTRICAL
(CONTINUED)
Resetting
Line
Circuit
Breakers
If
a
generator
set
line
circuit
breaker
or
a
circuit
breaker
in
the
power
distribution
panel
trips,
either
a
short
has
occurred
or
too
many
loads
were
connected.
If
a
circuit
breaker
trips,
disconnect
or
turn
off
as
many
electrical
loads
as
possible
and
reset
the
circuit
breaker.
If
the
circuit
breaker
trips
right
away,
either
the
appliance
(or
electrical
load)
has
a
short
or
the
circuit
breaker
is
faulty.
You
should
immediately
schedule
service
for
repair.
If
the
circuit
breaker
does
not
trip
right
away,
reconnect
loads
one
‐
by
‐
one
making
sure
not
to
overload
the
generator
or
cause
a
breaker
to
trip.
Generator
Precautions
Make
sure
never
to
block
air
flor
to
and
from
the
generator
Make
sure
engine
oil
viscosity
is
appropriate
for
the
ambient
temperature
(see
section
5.5)
Keep
your
generator
clean
–
do
not
let
dirt
and
debris
accumulate
inside
the
generator
compartment.
Ensure
that
regular
maintenance
is
performed
(see
section
5.1
on
page
33
of
the
generator
owner’s
manual)
Generator
Maintenance
Every
Day
or
Every
8
Hours
After
First
20
Hours
Every
Month Every
50
Hours
Every
150
Hours
Every
500
Hours
General
Inspection
X
Check
Engine
Oil
Level
X
Clean
and
Check
Battery
X
Clean
Spark
Arrester
X
Change
Engine
Oil
and
Oil
Filter
X
X
Replace
Air
Filter
Element
X
Clean
Engine
Cooling
Fins
X
Replace
Spark
Plug(s)
X
Replace
Fuel
Filter
X
Adjust
Valve
Lash
X
FREQUENCY
Maintenance
Required