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Operator’s Manual 25
MAINTENANCE
ENGINE:
The engine for this generator is governed to operate
at speeds close to 3600 RPM (60Hz) throughout the
operating load range. The no load speed (before a load
is applied) will be just a bit higher than the load speed
and is normally set to 3750 RPM.
WARNING: DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE
GOVERNOR MECHANISM, CHANGE
THE SETTING EXPERIMENTALLY, OR
PUSH THE THROTTLE OPEN IN AN
ATTEMPT TO GENERATE MORE
ELECTRICAL CURRENT; EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY MAY
RESULT.
GOVERNOR SPEED ADJUSTMENT SHOULD
BE MADE ONLY BY A JOHN DEERE CUSTOMER
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL:
Check oil level before each operation and ensure that it
is maintained per Preparing the Generator; Engine Oil
Capacity section.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL:
Change oil after the rst 20 hours of operation. Thereafter
it should be changed every 100 hours.
1. Make sure the unit is on level ground. Run the engine
to warm the oil.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Remove the oil drain plug. (See Fig. 6)
CAUTION: OIL BEING DRAINED MAY BE HOT.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURN INJURY,
HANDLE WITH CARE. DISPOSE OF USED
OIL PROPERLY.
4. Drain oil while engine is warm, into a suitable
container.
5. Reinstall the oil drain plug.
6. Remove oil gauge and rell with new oil. (Fig. 7)
7. Check the oil level as instructed in Preparing the
Generator; Engine Oil Capacity section.
8. Wipe up any spilled oil.
Service
(Fig. 6)
OIL DRAIN PLUG
UPPER LEVEL
(Fig. 7)