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5-2.
Engine Prestart Checks (Onan-Powered Units)
802 353-D
Full
Gasoline
Check all fluids daily. Engine must be cold
and on a level surface. Unit is shipped with
10W30 engine oil.
Engine stops if oil pressure gets too low.
Follow run-in procedure in engine
manual.
This unit has a low oil pressure shut-
down switch. However, some condi-
tions may cause engine damage be-
fore the engine shuts down. Check oil
level often and do not use the oil pres-
sure shutdown system to monitor oil
level.
Fuel
Add fresh fuel before starting engine the
first time (see maintenance label for speci-
fications). Leave filler neck empty to allow
room for expansion (see fuel tank window
on base). Check fuel level on a cold engine
before use each day.
Oil
After fueling, check oil with unit on level
surface. If oil is not up to full mark on dip-
stick, add oil (see maintenance label).
To improve cold weather starting:
Keep battery in good condition. Store
battery in warm area.
Use correct grade oil for cold weather.
Full
5-3.
Engine Prestart Checks (Kohler-Powered Units)
802 339-B
Check all fluids daily. Engine must be cold
and on a level surface. Unit is shipped with
10W30 engine oil.
Engine stops if oil pressure gets too low.
Follow run-in procedure in engine
manual.
This unit has a low oil pressure shut-
down switch. However, some condi-
tions may cause engine damage be-
fore the engine shuts down. Check oil
level often and do not use the oil pres-
sure shutdown system to monitor oil
level.
Fuel
Add fresh fuel before starting engine the
first time (see maintenance label for speci-
fications). Leave filler neck empty to allow
room for expansion (see fuel tank window
on base). Check fuel level on a cold engine
before use each day.
Oil
After fueling, check oil with unit on level
surface. If oil is not up to full mark on dip-
stick, add oil (see maintenance label).
To improve cold weather starting:
Keep battery in good condition. Store
battery in warm area.
Use correct grade oil for cold weather.
Full
Full
Gasoline
