ETQ DG4LE, Owner'S Manual

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2-2.2 Filling engine oil
Remove the dipstick from the engine
Make sure the generator is on level
ground, and fill the engine with 15W40
engine oil. Put the dipstick back into the
hole to check the engine oil level.
Engine oil is the most important factor in determining the life of your generator engine.
If you use poor engine oil or if you don’t change the oil regularly, the piston and cylinder
will wear easily or seize up. Also, the life of the other parts in your engine such as
bearings, and other rotating parts will shorten considerably.
Although there is an alarm system to check for low oil pressure, it is always a good idea
to check the amount of oil inside the engine. If the oil level is low, fill it before starting
the engine. A good time to drain the oil from the engine is when the diesel engine is still
hot. If the engine is fully cooled, it is more difficult to drain all the oil out or some
impurities will remain in the engine.