This is the time of year we do maintenance on our equipment. Over the next two months I will change the oil in our log splitter, generators, skid-steer and drain the gas in our chainsaws. Regular maintenance means the equipment starts when you need it. Often these may sit idle for months, so proper storage is critical.
Today I changed the oil in our propane generator. After seven years it only has 1,054 hours of use, so changing the oil once a year is all that's required.
They've made these units very easy for regular maintenance and even the home owner can do a simple oil change as well as change the oil filter and air filter. Everything is within reach and sight so no searching or standing on one's head to get the job done.
Our generator runs off our propane tank and will start automatically if we are away and our batteries get too low. Even when it's -40*C outside we've had no issues with it starting. I certainly appreciate the features that lets me start it from inside on a cold winter morning.
I did have a heating cable installed (note plug on far wall). This certainly helps the machine on those super cold mornings.
One job done another few to get done today so I must get back to work.
Thanks for stopping by and safe travels everyone.
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