Chery Amulet Engine. Manual — part 1

1.6 Liter Gas engine Service recommendations

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EnginE Oil REcOmmEndatiOns

The unit has been filled with “break in” engine oil
at the factory. Use a high-quality detergent oil clas-
sified “For Service CC, SD, SE or SF.” Detergent oils
keep the engine cleaner and reduce carbon deposits.
Use oil having the following SAE viscosity rating,
based on the ambient temperature range anticipated
before the next oil change:

temperature

oil Grade (recommended)

above 75º F (24º c)

sae 30W

40º to 75º F (4.4º to 24º c)

sae 20W or 15W-40

10º to 40º F (-12º to 4.4º c)

sae 10W or 15W-40

Below 10º F (-12º c)

sae 5W-30 (synthetic) or 5W-20

Crankcase Oil Capacity . ...0.875 U.S. Gallons (w/filter)

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cOOlant

Use a mixture of half low silicate, ethylene glycol base
antifreeze and half soft water. Use only soft water and
only low silicate antifreeze. If desired, you may add a
high quality rust inhibitor to the recommended cool-
ant mixture. When adding coolant, always add the
recommended 50-50 mixture.

Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . ...5 U.S. gallons

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do not remove the radiator pressure cap while

the engine is hot or serious burns from boiling

liquid or steam could result.

dangER

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ethylene glycol base antifreeze is poisonous.

do not use your mouth to siphon coolant from

the radiator, recovery bottle or any container.

wash your hands thoroughly after handling.

Never store used antifreeze in an open con-

tainer because animals are attracted to the

smell and taste of antifreeze even though it is

poisonous to them.

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do not use any chromate base rust inhibitor

with ethylene glycol base antifreeze, or chro-

mium hydroxide (“green slime”) will form and

cause overheating. engines that have been

operated with a chromate base rust inhibitor

must be chemically cleaned before adding eth-

ylene glycol base antifreeze. Using any high

silicate antifreeze boosters or additives also

will cause overheating. we also recommend

that you do NoT use any soluble oil inhibitor

for this equipment.

1.6 Liter Gas engine Service recommendations

8 kW - 35 kW small standby gEnERatOR sEts

Following is a recommended maintenance schedule for Generac small standby and residential generator sets
from 8 kW to 35 kW in size, and applies to both diesel engine and gas engine driven units. The established
intervals in the schedule are the maximum recommended when the unit is used in an average service applica-
tion. They will need to be decreased (performed more frequently) if the unit is used in a severe application.
Use the unit hour meter or calendar time, whichever occurs first, from the previous maintenance interval to
determine the next required maintenance interval.

service maintenance interval information:

The various service maintenance intervals are designated by interval numbers as follows:
1 An early inspection of the generator set to insure it is ready to operate when required and to identify any

potential problem areas.

Performed monthly or following each 10 hours of operation of the unit and requires approximately .

5

man-hours per unit to complete.

This inspection may be performed by the end user providing the following safety steps are taken to prevent

the engine from starting automatically without warning:

To prevent injury, perform the following steps in the order indicated before starting any maintenance:
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Disable the generator set from starting and/or connecting to the load by setting the control panel
Auto-Off-Manual switch to the “OFF” position.

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Remove the control panel fuse.

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Turn off the battery charger.

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Remove the negative battery cable.

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The battery charger must be turned off Before removing the battery cable to prevent an over current

condition from burning out sensitive control panel components and circuits.

Following all maintenance, reverse these steps to insure the unit is returned to standby setup for normal

operation when required.

2 A break-in service inspection of the generator set to insure it is ready to operate and carry the load when

required, and to identify any potential problem areas.

Performed

ONLY ONCE following the first three months or the first 30 hours of operation after purchase

of the unit and requires approximately

2.5 man-hours per unit to complete.

This inspection contains some maintenance tasks which require special tools, equipment, and/or knowledge

to accomplish and should be performed only by an authorized Generac Service Dealer.

3 An operational inspection of the generator set to insure it is ready to operate and carry the load when

required, and to identify any potential problem areas.

Performed semi-annually or following each 50 hours of operation of the unit and requires approximately

1.5 man-hours per unit to complete.

This inspection contains some maintenance tasks which require special tools, equipment, and/or knowledge

to accomplish and should be performed only by an authorized Generac Service Dealer.

4 A mid-level inspection of the generator set to insure it is ready to operate and carry the load when required,

and to identify any potential problem areas.

Performed annually or following each 100 hours of operation of the unit and requires approximately

4.0

man-hours per unit to complete.

This inspection contains some maintenance tasks which require special tools, equipment, and/or knowledge

to accomplish and should be performed only by an authorized Generac Service Dealer.

Liter Gas engine Service recommendations

Maintenance Tasks

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Recommended

to be done

monthly/ 10 hrs.

Task

Comp.

(Date-

Initials)

Required to be

done 3 months/

Break-in /30 hrs.

Task

Comp.

(Date-

Initials)

Required to

be done Semi-

Annually/50 hrs.

Task

Comp.

(Date-

Initials)

Required to be
done Annually/

100 hrs.

Task

Comp.

(Date-

Initials)

1. Disable the unit from

operating per the first
page warning.

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2. Check the engine oil

level. Adjust as neces-
sary.

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3. Check the engine cool-

ant level. Adjust as nec-
essary.

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4. Check the engine cool-

ant thermal protection
level. Correct as neces-
sary.

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5. Check the natural gas

delivery system on gas
engine driven units.
Tighten connections as
necessary.

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6. Check the diesel fuel

supply level for diesel
engine driven units. Fill
as necessary.

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7. Drain water and sedi-

ment from the diesel fuel
tank on diesel engine
driven units.

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8. Drain water from the

fuel line water separa-
tor on diesel engine
driven units if the unit is
equipped with one.

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9. Check the air inlets and

outlets for debris. Clean
as necessary.

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10. Check the battery

electrolyte level if
accessible. Adjust as
necessary.

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11. Check the battery

posts, cables, and
charger for loose con-
nections, corrosion,
and proper operation.
Correct as necessary.

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12. Check the unit wiring

for loose connections,
corrosion, and dam-
age. Correct as neces-
sary.

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13. Check the engine

accessory drive belts
for wear, weather
cracking, and damage.
Replace as necessary.

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1.6 Liter Gas engine Service recommendations

Maintenance Tasks

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Recommended

to be done

monthly/ 10 hrs.

Task

Comp.

(Date-

Initials)

Required to be

done 3 months/

Break-in /30 hrs.

Task

Comp.

(Date-

Initials)

Required to

be done Semi-

Annually/50 hrs.

Task

Comp.

(Date-

Initials)

Required to be
done Annually/

100 hrs.

Task

Comp.

(Date-

Initials)

14. Visually inspect the

unit looking for leaks,
wear or damage, loose
connections or compo-
nents, and corrosion.
Correct as necessary.

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15. Test the engine and

transfer switch safety
devices. Correct and/or
adjust as necessary.

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16. Initiate an automatic

start and transfer of the
unit to site load and
exercise it for at least 1
hour looking for leaks,
loose connections
or components, and
abnormal operating
conditions. Correct as
necessary.

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17. Start and exercise the

unit at full rated load
(use a load bank if the
site load is not enough)
for at least 2 hours
looking for leaks, loose
connections or com-
ponents, and abnormal
operating conditions.
Correct as necessary.

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18. Change the engine oil.

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19. Replace the engine oil

filter(s).

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20. Replace the engine air

filter(s).

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21. Replace the engine

fuel filter(s) on diesel
engine driven units
and re-prime the fuel
system.

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22. Check the engine

spark plugs on gas
engine driven units.
Clean and re-gap orre-
place as necessary.

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23. Perform a 5 minute no-

load operational run of
the unit looking for any
post service problems.

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24. Return the unit to

standby setup for oper-
ation when required.

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