OPERATING THE DIESEL GENERATOR
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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.
