Generac Power Systems CW15, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance
Water Pump 21
6.8.2 — Adding Engine Oil
1. Make sure water pump is on a flat, level surface.
2. Check oil level as described in Checking Oil Level.
3. If needed, slowly pour oil into oil fill opening until the
proper level on the dipstick is reached.
4. Insert the dipstick into filler neck but do not screw it
in.
5. If level is low, fill until the oil level is between “L” and
“H” on the dipstick (Figure 6-2).
6. Replace and tighten oil fill cap.
Figure 6-2. Dipstick
6.8.3 — Changing Engine Oil
If you are using your water pump under extremely dirty or
dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change the
oil more often.
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.
Allow the engine to cool down and then change oil as fol-
lows:
1. Make sure water pump is on a flat, level surface.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
and place the wire where it cannot contact spark
plug.
3. Clean area around oil drain plug (A) (Figure 6-3) and
(Figure 6-4). The oil drain plug is located at base of
engine.
4. Remove oil fill cap (Figure 6-1).
5. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into a
suitable container.
6. Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely.
7. Slowly pour oil into oil fill opening to the proper level
on the dipstick. DO NOT overfill.
8. Reinstall oil fill cap. Finger tighten cap securely.
9. Wipe up any spilled oil.
10. Properly dispose of oil in an accordance with all local
regulations.
Figure 6-3. CW15 Oil Drain Plug
Figure 6-4. ST20 Oil Drain Plug
6.9 — S
ERVICE
A
IR
C
LEANER
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if
you run it with a dirty air cleaner. Service more often if
operating under dirty or dusty conditions.
To service the air cleaner, follow these steps:
1. Remove air cleaner screw(s), and pull off the air
cleaner cover (Figure 6-5) and (Figure 6-6).
2. Remove old foam filter and replace with a clean new
foam filter.
3. Install cover and insert air cleaner screw(s).
Acceptable Oil
Level Range
A
A