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ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
1. Place the generator on a level surface and warm up
the engine for several minutes. Stop the engine and
turn the fuel petcock knob to the OFF position. Turn
the fuel tank cap air vent knob counterclockwise to
the CLOSED position.
2. Loosen the screw and remove the cover.
3.
Remove the oil filler cap.
4. Place an oil pan under the engine. Tilt the generator
to drain the oil completely.
5. Return the generator to a level surface.
6. Add engine oil until it reaches the upper level.
7.
Install the oil filler cap.
8. Install the cover and tighten the screw
• Recommended engine oil:
(see page 17)
API Service “ SJ”
CAUTION
• Be sure no foreign material enters the crankcase.
• Do not tilt the generator when adding engine oil. This
could result in overfilling and damage to the engine
AIR FILTER
Maintaining an air filter is very important. Dirt and debris
entering through improperly installed, improperly serviced,
or inadequate filters can damage and wear out engines
prematurely. Always keep the filter clean.
1. Remove the cover.
2.
Remove the air filter.
3.
Wash the filter in a solvent and dry.
4.
Oil the filter and squeeze out excess oil. The filter
should be wet but not dripping.
5.
Insert the filter into the cover.
6. Install the cover.
CAUTION
•
The engine should never run without the filter;
excessive piston and/or cylinder wear may result.
