What causes power outages?
6% Miscellaneous: mechanical damage, construction, fire
8% Human error: underground digging, cranes, traffic, vandalism
10% Animal Contact
12% Fallen trees or tree growth
26% Utility equipment problems and grid overload
38% Lighting and other weather: wind, rain, snow, heat, cold & ice

11 Point Inspection

• Change oil
• Change oil filter
• Change air filter
• Check/adjust spark plugs
• Check valves
• Check frequency of the electricity
• Check voltage being put out by the generator (too high is not good for electrical appliances, too low generator will fail)
• Check proper operation of transfer switch
• Check charging system of the battery
• Clean outside of the generator
• Dispose of old oil