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Two-stroke fuel mix: To be as accurate as you can with the ratio of fuel to oil, use a translucent mixing bottle with fill lines marked on the side. Pour in the fuel first, then the oil, and mix vigorously before refilling the tank.   kellyjones00 (593)

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Two-stroke water pump: Run the engine at least once a month. Two-stroke water pumps are notoriously hard to get going when neglected.   kellyjones00 (593)

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Main > Technology > Small engines
Sinewave inverter generator maintenance:
  • Run the generator for ten minutes every month.

  • Every 3 months or 100 hours' of use, check the spark plug for carbon build up and wear, ensure the air filter is clean, and renew the engine oil. Do not pour old oil onto the ground, because petroleum products are carcinogenic. Find a proper oil-disposal facility, which recycles oil. Similarly, stale fuel should be properly disposed of.

  • Larger generators should not be run using small appliances to avoid carbon build-up inside the engine. The correct wattage is important, e.g. 1/3 the running power.

   kellyjones00 (593)

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Main > Technology > Small engines > Air compressor
General usage tips:
    — Ensure it is always filled with the correct amount and type of engine oil.

    — Do not use with an extension cord. Plug directly into the power source.

    — If powering a framing gun, the nail depth can be adjusted via the air regulator.

    — Always check the air valve for clogging before each use, by pulling it a few times.

    — At the end of each use, release air via the pull-ring air valve down to 1.5 bar. This pressure should be safe enough to release the air hose. Wear gloves to protect one's skin from the freezing air temperature.

    — Always open the tank drainage screw at the end of every use, to allow moisture to drain away.

    — Before starting the air compressor, connect the hose and appliance.

    — Adjust the regulator to run at the lowest workable pressure, to save power.

   kellyjones00 (593)

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How to easily measure when to change the oil in the generator: Time how many hours the generator takes to empty a full petrol tank, then calculate how many times you can refill the tank before an oil change is needed. For instance, if the generator runs for 10 hours on a full tank, and needs an oil change after 100 hours' use, then it will need an oil change after the tenth refuel. Mark each refuel on the fuel can.   kellyjones00 (593)

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