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MAINTENANCE (cont.)
Checking the engine oil
See
“Checking the oil”
section on page 12 of this manual for full details.
Changing the engine oil
It is recommended that SAE 10W-30 (multi-viscosity) 4-stroke engine oils are used
at temperatures from 5 to 35°C and synthetic oils 5W-30 (multi viscosity) is used
for temperatures -5 to 5°C.
1.
Stop the engine.
2.
Let engine sit and cool for several minutes (allow crankcase pressure to
equalize).
3.
Remove the oil access cover (7) to gain access to the oil filler cap.
4.
Place oil pan (or suitable container) under the oil filler cap.
5.
Remove oil filler cap. With a damp rag, thoroughly clean around the oil filler
cap.
6.
Insert provided funnel (9) around oil fill/drain and carefully tilt the inverter so
the oil drains down the through the funnel (9) into the container.
7.
Allow oil to completely drain.
8.
Fill crankcase with new oil using the provided funnel
(9) and check the oil level with the dipstick (fig. 17).
9.
Reinstall the oil access cover (7).
10.
Please dispose of used motor oil according to local
regulations. Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on
the ground.
Air cleaner service
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburettor. To prevent carburettor
malfunction, service the air cleaner regularly. Service more frequently when operating
the generator in dust environment.
1.
Turn off the inverter and let it cool for several minutes if running.
2.
Remove the Routine maintenance cover (6) to gain
access to the air filter.
3.
Turn the 2 knobs on the air cleaner to unlock the cover
(fig. 18). Tip the cover down to access the foam air filter.
4.
Remove the foam air filter from the air cleaner housing.
5.
Wash the foam air filter by submerging the filter in a
solution of household detergent soap and warm water.
Slowly squeeze the foam to thoroughly clean.
6.
Rinse in clean water by submerging the foam air filter in fresh water and applying a
slow squeezing action.
7.
Dry the air filter element by again applying a slow firm squeezing action.
8.
Allow the air filter to completely dry.
9.
Return the air filter element to its position in the air cleaner housing. Install the air
cleaner cover, making sure the knobs lock into place. Install the routine maintenance
cover (6).
Upper
level
allowed
OFF
RUN
CHOKE
91 RON
Unleaded
Petr
ol
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
