MAINTENANCE
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Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem before
operation, can cause a malfunction by which you can be hurt or
killed.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules
in this owner
’
s manual.
1) Engine oil change
Drain the engine oil when the engine has been warmed to ensure complete and rapid
draining.
○
1
.
Remove the oil dipstick and screw off the drain plug to drain the engine oil
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2
. Reinstall the oil drain plug and tighten it.
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3
. Refill with the recommended engine oil
and check oil level.
Engine oil volume:
168F-II: 0.6L
188F: 1.1L
Engine oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact
with the skin for prolonged periods. Although the skin cancer does not
necessarily happen, it is still advisable to thoroughly wash the skin that has
contacted engine oil with soap and water after handling engine oil.
For the sake of environment protection, please treat the used engine oil in an
appropriate way. We strongly advise you to store the used engine oil in a sealed
container and take it to the local service station or recycling center for used oil
reclamation. Never throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground or into the ditch.
2) Air filter maintenance
A dirty air filter will restrict air flow into the carburetor. To prevent carburetor
malfunction, maintain the air filter regularly. Maintain it more frequently when operating
the generator in extremely dusty areas.
Using gasoline or inflammable solvent to clean the filter element
can cause a fire or explosion. Use only soapy water or nonflammable solvent.
Never run the generator without the air filter, or rapid engine wear
will result.
Drain plug
Oil dipstick
Highest oil
level
