Generator Maintenance

Every 4 months on the 22nd
The only thing worse than not having a generator when the power goes out is having a generator that won't run. A little regular maintenance on this important piece of equipment can make sure it is ready when a power outage hits.

Things You'll Need

  • Fuel Stabilizer
  • Oil (maybe)
  • Oil filter (maybe)

Time Involved

30-60 minutes

What You Need to Do

  • First thing is to just examine your generator and ensure it looks great. Check for mice nests or signs that rodents have chewed through any electrical or fuel lines.
  • Check the oil level. If it's time for an oil change, go ahead and change the oil and filter.
  • Fire it up. Let it run for 20-30 minutes. Put some type of load on it (plug in some lights).
  • Swap all the fuel out of the containers you have set aside for the generator.
    • Fuel stabilizer will keep your fuel good for several months, but we find it's best to also refresh your fuel each time you do maintenance. That way you know you are ready.
    • Take the fuel you have set aside for the generator and mix it in with your car's gas and with your lawn equipment's gas.
    • Fill your generator cans back up with new (ethanol free) fuel and put some stabilizer in it.
    • Top off your generator with new fuel to freshen up the fuel that's in the tank.
  • Take all the load off the generator and turn off the fuel valve and let it run dry. This ensures that no fuel is left in the carburetor. Always remove all load from the generator prior to running it out of fuel.
  • Mark this task complete.
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