BE I2500, Operation Manual

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pre
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operation checklist
CAUTION
• Be sure to check the generator on a level surface with the engine
stopped.
• Using non-detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil could shorten the
engine’s service life.
Engine Oil
Use high-detergent, premium quality 4 –stroke engine oil, certified to
meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer’s requirements for API
Service Classification SG. SF.(15W40)
Select the appropriate viscosity for the average temperature in your area.
SAE Viscosity grades
1. Loosen the cover screw and remove the left side maintenance cover.
2. Remove the oil filer cap, and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.
3. Check the oil level by inserting the dipstick in the filler hole without
screwing it in.
4. If the oil level is below the end of the dipstick, refill the recommended
oil up to the top of the oil filler neck.
NOTICE
The Oil Alert System will automatically stop the engine before the oil
level falls below the safe limit. However, to avoid the inconvenience of
an unexpected shutdown, it is still advisable to visually inspect the oil
level regularly.
WARNINg
Always check the level of the engine oil prior to starting
the inverter generator.
• Failure to do so could cause the engine to seize if the oil is low or
empty.
single
viscosity
multi
viscosity
0
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
o
C
20 40 60 80 100
o
F
Ambient Temperature
10W
20W
20
30
40
20W-40-20W-50
15w-40-15w-50
10W-40
100W-30
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