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Maintenance
Fig. 9-4 Filling tool
Refill engine oil If the oil level is too low, instigate the next steps to correct the level.
1. Make ready the engine oil to top up with.
2. Lead the filling funnel also supplied into the previously opened filling opening
of the engine (see Fig. Fig. 9-4 ).
3. Just put a small amount of engine oil in the funnel and wait until the oil has
drained down completely.
4. Remove the filling funnel.
5. Compare the oil level with picture Fig. 9-3 (at the bottom right) and repeat
steps 2 to 4 until the engine oil has reached the edge of the filling opening.
6. Clean the oil dipstick with a clean cloth and turn it clockwise all the way into
the filling opening.
The oil level has been checked and topped up.
9.3.2 Changing the engine oil
The engine oil in your generator need changing after the first 25 operating hours,
at the latest however after three months, to remove all of the abrasion material
produced during the run-in phase. There should subsequently be an oil change
every 100 operating hours, at the latest however annually (see Maintenance
schedule Tab. 9-1 ).
CAUTION!
The engine and operating equipment on the generator can get very hot
while running.
Risk of burns
► Never touch any engine parts (in particular the exhaust system) for a few min-
utes after ceasing operation.
► Allow the engine to cool off for at least five minutes before changing or check-
ing the engine oil.
Requirements Ensure that the following prerequisites are met before you change the engine oil:
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