Clarke FG3000, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Turn the oil filler cap anti-
clockwise and remove from the oil
tank, wipe the dipstick with a
clean cloth.
2. Insert the dipstick back into the oil
filler tube and then remove it
again. Do not screw in the oil filler
cap/dipstick when doing this.
3.
‘H’ Level
‘L’ Level
If the oil is below the ‘L’ level on
the dipstick, fill the oil reservoir to
the ‘H’ level on the dipstick.
• Oil Capacity (See
“Specifications” on page 21.)
• We recommend the use of
SAE30 oil in this generator.
4. Replace the oil filler cap.
WARNING: TO CARRY OUT THIS CHECK, PLACE THE GENERATOR ON LEVEL
GROUND WITH THE ENGINE SWITCHED OFF (O).
WARNING: TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH ANY HOT PARTS OF THE
GENERATOR WHEN CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL.