A-iPower DUAL FUEL Series, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
DRAINING/CHANGING OIL
Change the oil according to the Recommended Maintenance Schedule.
Change the oil MORE OFTEN if operating under heavy load or high ambient temperatures. It is also
necessary to drain the oil from the crankcase if it has become contaminated with water or dirt. Changing
the oil when the engine is warm allows for complete drainage.
To change engine oil:
1. With the help of another person, place the generator on an
elevated platform such as table or workbench.
NOTE: To avoid possible oil spills from the carburetor bowl,
drain the carburetor before draining oil.
2. Unscrew the oil access cover knob, and remove the cover
from the side panel (Fig. 34).
3. Place a suitable container underneath the generator to catch
the used oil.
4. Reach under the generator and remove the black rubber seal
located below the oil drain plug.
5. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick.
6. Use a wrench ro remove the oil drain plug and allow the oil to
drain completely.
7. Reinstall the oil drain plug after the oil has drained.
8. Reinstall the black rubber seal.
9. With the generator in a level position and refill with engine oil following the instructions in the
Checking/Adding engine oil section previously in this manual.
NOTE: Never dispose of used engine oil in the trash or down a drain. Please call a local recycling center or
auto garage to arrange proper oil disposal.
10. Reinstall the oil dipstick and tighten it securely. Wipe clean any oil spillage and reinstall the oil access
cover.
Fig. 34
Fig. 35
Black rubber
seal (bottom)
Oil drain
plug
Oil hole
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