Specifications
| Fuel | Gasoline/Propane |
|---|---|
| Prime power | 12 kW |
| Voltage options | 120 V, 240 V |
| Phase | single |
| Rated current | 104.0 A |
Filters & service parts
model family| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil | SAE 10W-30, synthetic or conventional acceptable | 54.0 fl oz | — | ||
| Spark plug | DENSO 5357 recommended; gap 0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.031 in) | — |
Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number.
Service intervals
11| Item | Action | Hours | Months | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Oil | Change | 20 hr | 1 mo | First service — First month or 20 hrs |
| Air Cleaner | Check | 50 hr | 3 mo | |
| Air Cleaner | Change | 100 hr | 6 mo | |
| Sediment Cup | Clean | 100 hr | 6 mo | |
| Spark Plug | Clean | 100 hr | 6 mo | Clean-adjust |
| Idle Speed | Check | 300 hr | 12 mo | Check/adjust |
| Spark Arrestor | Clean | 300 hr | 12 mo | |
| Spark Plug | Replace | 300 hr | 12 mo | |
| Valve Clearance | Check | 300 hr | 12 mo | Check-adjust |
| Combustion Chamber | Clean | 500 hr | ||
| Fuel Tube | Other | 24 mo | Replace if necessary, every 24 months |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Service specifications
1| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gap | Spark Plug Gap | 0.7-0.8 | mm | (0.028-0.031 in) |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Recommended fluids
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | 10W-30 | 54.0 fl oz | Synthetic or conventional acceptable; 1.6L |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Procedures
9Changing the Oil maintenance
Tools: 12mm hex wrench
- Unscrew oil drain plug with 12mm hex wrench
- Drain all oil into approved container
- Replace and tighten oil drain plug with 12mm hex wrench
Checking the Oil maintenance
- Ensure generator on level surface
- Remove dipstick and wipe clean
- Reinsert dipstick fully then remove
- Check oil level on stick; add oil if low
- Replace dipstick
Cleaning the Air Filter maintenance
- Unclip filter cover (4 clasps)
- Remove filter cover by sliding out under frame
- Remove paper filter (not reusable), call for replacement
- Insert new filter paper side down
- Replace filter cover
- Secure filter cover with clips
Spark Plug Maintenance maintenance
Tools: spark plug wrench
- Remove spark plug cap
- Unscrew spark plug with spark plug wrench
- Inspect plug, discard if cracked or chipped
- Measure gap with gauge (0.7-0.8mm / 0.028-0.031in)
- Clean and re-gap if reusing
- Screw spark plug back in
- Replace spark plug cap
Storage Preparation (30+ days) maintenance
- Turn off main breaker, run unit 3-5 minutes
- Turn off fuel valve, allow unit to stall out, turn off key
- Drain the fuel tank
- Remove carburetor drain bolt and drain remaining fuel
- Remove spark plug, add 2 tbsp 10w30 oil into spark plug hole
- Pull recoil start one time, replace plug
- Remove battery and place on tender indoors
Starting the Generator Using Gasoline operation
⚠ Operating starter more than 5 seconds can damage the motor
⚠ Disconnect all electrical loads before starting
- Shut breaker off
- Turn gas valve on
- Close choke
- Check fuel select switch set to GAS
- Turn engine switch to START, release to ON when started
- Open choke
- Turn breaker on
- Connect devices starting with largest loads first
Starting the Generator Using Propane operation
⚠ Make sure there is no possible ignition source close to the generator
- Shut breaker off
- Turn gas valve off
- Connect propane hose to regulator
- Connect propane tank and turn tank on
- Check fuel select switch set to LPG
- Open choke
- Turn engine switch to START
- Turn breaker on and connect devices
Changing/Inspecting the AVR repair
- Remove 2 bolts of AVR located behind power panel
- Remove back cover, cut zip ties to brush system
- Disconnect wire clip
- Reconnect AVR wire to brush system
- Replace rear cover
- Bolt new replacement AVR onto back of power panel
Changing/Inspecting the Carbon Brushes repair
- Remove 2 bolts of generator cover and pull cover off
- Remove bolt holding carbon brush
- Remove 2 wires from AVR on carbon brush
- Install new carbon brush with bolt
- Connect AVR wires, matching + and - correctly
- Replace generator cover with 2 bolts
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Common questions
What fuel does the DuroMax XP15000EH use?
The DuroMax XP15000EH runs on Gasoline/Propane.