How to Maintain Your Generator
1. Read your owner's manual.
Your owner's manual is packed with useful details and information regarding safe operation and more. Keep the manual handy, and refer to it often. If you need a copy of an Aceup Energy generator's manual, you can search for your generator's model number in the search bar at the top of the page. The most recent manual edition is posted on each Aceup Energy generator model's webpage.
2. Exercise your generator regularly.
This is perhaps the most important thing you can do to prolong your generator's life and make sure it works whenever you need it to. We recommend running your generator once a month for 20 - 30 minutes. Plug a load in to make sure it's producing electricity. If you have a few days' warning before a potential power outage, hurricane, or winter storm, test your generator as soon as possible so it's ready to go if the power goes out.
3. Don't overdo it, if you can avoid it.
Running your generator at maximum capacity all the time puts undue stress and wear on the engine, and will lead to a decreased service life. There will be times when your generator will need to step up to get you through a rough spot, but if possible, keep the load on your generator at or below 90% of its rated wattage.
If you'll be operating your generator at high altitudes, use a high-altitude kit.
4. Keep your generator clean and store it safely.
It may seem obvious, but this is an oft-neglected aspect of owning a generator that will save you headaches down the road.
Keep all ventilation openings clear of dirt, sand, and other debris.
Consider using a magnetic dipstick. They help pick up metal debris that can accumulate inside the crankcase.
Drain the carburetor before storing your generator.
Use fuel stabilizer before storing your generator.
Store the generator indoors if possible, ideally with a generator cover.
If your generator is equipped with electric or remote start capability, disconnect the battery before storage.
Don't store other objects on top of your generator.
If you have a pest problem, such as a mouse infestation, fix it. Mice can cause damage to your generator's wiring.
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