MAINTENANCE

If your generator fails to function in a power outage, it is often due to a minor problem that could have been avoided through routine maintenance. The best way to ensure that your generator will function properly when the lights go out is to conduct routine maintenance checks on it yourself. Simple things to check include:

•  The battery. If generator is clicking but not turning over, you may have a dead  battery. The average life of a battery is about 4 years, depending on the size of your  generator.
•  Low oil. Check the oil dipstick to make sure you have an adequate amount of oil to  run the machine.
•  If you have a water-cooled engine, make sure the radiator level is totally full.
•  Make sure you have enough fuel. You need at least one third of the tank's capacity  in order for the unit to start.

If you have checked these things and your generator still isn't working, feel free to call us for assistance.

* Within a 400 mile radius.

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