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Are you basing your "every 2-3 years" on something the salesman said? You are using your backup generator a lot, you need to seek out the maintenance schedule
by Kon-Peki 4y ago
Are you basing your "every 2-3 years" on something the salesman said?
You are using your backup generator a lot, you need to seek out the maintenance schedule for your model and ensure you are following it!
In my area, Generac [1] and Kohler [2] are what everyone uses for their homes. The maintenance schedules are much higher than every 2-3 years. Good luck :)
[1] https://www.generac.com/service-support/faqs/maintenance-kit-faqs/what-maintenance-do-i-need-to-do-and-how-often https://www.generac.com/service-support/faqs/maintenance-kit...
[2] (Page 60) https://resources.kohler.com/power/kohler/residential/pdf/tp7092.pdf https://resources.kohler.com/power/kohler/residential/pdf/tp...
- throwaway0a5e 4y agoBased on my experience running all manner of clapped out junk with engines 2-3yr for an engine that sees dozens of operating hours per year and runs on propane/natgas seems fine. You're not pampering it by any means but you're not neglecting it either. Engines running on gaseous fuels tend to have really clean oil. I'd be more concerned about things nesting in it than anything else.
- brianwawok 4y agoI’m basing that on the manual that came with my generator, but I’m glad you as a hacker news stranger knows more than the actual person who read the manual.