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possible.
WARNING
Stop the engine before servicing. Put the
engine on a level surface and remove
the spark plug cap to prevent the engine
from starting. Do not operate the engine
in a poorly ventilated room or other
enclosed area. Be sure to keep good
ventilation in working area. The exhaust
from the engine may contain poisonous
CO, inhalation can cause shock,
unconsciousness and even death.
CLEANING THE GENERATOR
Never clean the generator when it is
running! Never clean with a bucket of
water or a hose. Water can get inside the
working parts of the generator and cause
a short circuit or corrosion.
Always try to use the generator in a cool,
dry place. If the generator becomes dirty,
clean the exterior with a damp cloth, a
soft brush, a vacuum or pressurized air.
CHECKING THE OIL
Check the oil level of the generator
according to the Recommended
Maintenance Schedule above. The
generator is equipped with an automatic
shutoff to protect it from running on low
oil. The generator should be checked
before each use for proper oil level. This
is a critical step for proper engine starting.
To check the oil level:
1. Make sure the generator is on a level
surface.
2. Open access panel. Clean around oil fill.
Remove dipstick and wipe the dipstick
with a clean rag. Insert the dipstick into
the oil fill opening without screwing in.
Remove the dipstick to check the oil
mark. Add oil if the oil mark covers less
than one half of the dipstick.
3. Slowly add more oil and repeat step 2
until the oil mark reaches to the top of
dipstick . Do not over fill the crankcase.
4. Reinstall oil dipstick and access panel.
CHANGING/ADDING OIL
Avoid draining the engine oil immediately
after stopping the engine. The oil is hot
and should be handled with care to avoid
burns.
Change the oil according to the
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
above. Change the oil when the engine is
warm. This will allow for complete
drainage. Change 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. The oil capacity of the
generator engine is 0.41 qts. Add oil
when the oil level is low. For proper type
and weight of oil refer to “add oil”
portion of the “Generator Preparation”
section.
Step 1: drain the engine oil
1.
Place the machine on a level surface
and warm up the engine for several
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