BEFORE OPERATION
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Use class SE oil or a higher grade according to the table below. SAE
10W-30 or 10W-40 is recommended for general, all temperature
use.
Check Engine Oil
CHECK AIR CLEANER TO MAKE SUR IT IS CLEAN
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to start this engine without filling the crank case
with the proper amount and type of oil. Your generator has been
shipped from the factory without oil in the crankcase. Operating
the unit without oil can damage the engine.
Single
Grade
Oil
Multiple
Grade
Oil
Temperature
°
°
C
F
–30
–20
–10
0
10
20
30
40
–22
–4
14
32
50
68
86
104
10W
20W
20#
30#
40#
10W-40
10W-30
5W-20
- Inspect the oil level by using the oil gauge
before starting the engine each time;
- Top up the oil level to the maximum level
mark and/or until oil flows from the
opening;
- Ensure both Oil Gauges are secure.
Fill the tank with clean, fresh unleaded
automotive gasoline
- Check fuel level.
- If fuel level is low, refill with unleaded
automotive gasoline.
- Be sure to use the fuel filter screen on the
fuel filter neck.
If not, please refer to “HOW-TO” MAINTENANCE.
Check Loose and Missing Parts
Check the Generator to Make Sure It Is Correctly
Grounded
Before starting the generator, check for loose or missing parts and
for any damage which may have occurred during shipment.
OIL GAUGE
Regular Oil
Level
Lowest Oil Level
（
Not Tightened
）
NOTICE
Low oil sensor
The unit is equipped with a low oil sensor. If the oil level becomes
lower than required, the sensor will activate a warning device or
stop the engine.
If generator shuts off and the oil level is within specifications,
check to see if generator is sitting at an angle that forces oil to shift.
Place on an even surface to correct this.
If engine fails to start, the oil level may not be sufficient to
deactivate low oil level switch. Make sure the sump is completely
full of oil.
Check Engine Fuel
WARNING
DO NOT refuel while smoking or near open flame or other such
potential fire hazards. Otherwise a fire accident may occur.
- Do not refill tank while engine is running or hot.
- Close fuel cock before refueling with fuel.
- Be careful not to admit dust, dirt, water or other foreign objects
into fuel.
- Wipe off spilt fuel thoroughly before starting engine.
- Keep open flames away.
Fuel Level
