Generator Maintenance
How often should I have my generator serviced? How many hours of running it, without service or new oil, etc... Any help is greatly appreciated.
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I have a GENERAC 5.5 (gas) unit. I change the oil (fossil 10-30) once a year (usually in the spring) along with the oil filter. Both from NAPA.
I changed the spark plugs like 3 years ago only because i felt guilty (the rig is 13 years old now).
I change air filter(s) once every 3-4 years (combination of paper and washable foam).
The most important, IMO is when "in storage" to run the thing every two weeks or so for 1/2-3/4 hour. Don't be afraid to put "hours" on it. They're built for the long haul, so to speak.
I changed the spark plugs like 3 years ago only because i felt guilty (the rig is 13 years old now).
I change air filter(s) once every 3-4 years (combination of paper and washable foam).
The most important, IMO is when "in storage" to run the thing every two weeks or so for 1/2-3/4 hour. Don't be afraid to put "hours" on it. They're built for the long haul, so to speak.
