Cleaning my Gen.

[kearlms]

Not sure where to post this so here I go. I have a small Gen Set that got very dirty from a red dirt road we went down. It is covered with this sticky red rock dust. I am not sure how to clean it all off. Is it safe to take a hose or pressure washer to the unit. It is one of the 1500 W Champion sets. Any help would be great.

Like this one.

[westend]

From page #13 of the operators manual (directly underneath the warning not to spray with water): "Use a damp cloth to clean exterior surfaces of the engine.
Use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt and oil.
Use an air compressor (25 PSI) to clear dirt and debris
from the engine."

[D_E_Bishop]

Very few if any consumer market generators, especially open frame like yours are even water resistance. Water is not your friend, I would use first an air hose and air gun and then a terry cloth wiping rag.

Dust should only affect the air cleaner and the esthetics, clean is good but some dirt won't hurt.

IMNTBHO(in my never to be humble opinion)

[coolbreeze01]

Most any soap and water will work. I wouldn't use a pressure washer.