Firman W03386, Operator'S Manual

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When Transporting Generator
Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel switch in OFF position.
Do not tip generator at an angle which causes fuel to spill.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
To prevent accidental starting, remove and ground spark plug wire before performing any service.
Change Engine Oil
Change engine oil every 100 hours. (for a new engine, change oil after 25 hours.)
If you are using your generator under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot
weather change the oil more often.
CAUTION! Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor oil. Used motor oil has been
shown to cause skin cancer in certain laboratory animals. Thoroughly wash exposed areas with
soap and water.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON’T POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN USED OIL
TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
NOTICE
We recommend using FIRMAN SAE 10W-30 API SJ oil for best performance. Other high-
quality detergent oils (API SJ or higher) are acceptable. See
Oil and Gasoline.
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Maintenance - Storage
(
a
)
Loosen the cover screws and remove the maintenance cover
.
(
b
)
Pop up the rubber plug from below yellow draining bolt.
(
c
)
Remove yellow drain bolt
.
(
d
)
Tilt the generator on its side and allow the oil to drain completely
.
(
e
)
Replace yellow drain bolt
.
(f
) .
DO NOT OVERFILL
.
Fill the engine with oil until it reaches the HIGH(H) level on the oil filler cap