DCA1100SSC 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/17/18) — PAGE 39
6. To clean the primary element (paper air filter) as
referenced in (Figure 51), tap the filter element
several times on a hard surface to remove dirt, or blow
compressed air (not to exceed 30 psi (207 kPa, 2.1
kgf/cm
2
) through the filter element from the inside out.
7. Clean the secondary element (paper air filter) as
referenced in step 6.
8. Replace both elements if they are damaged or
excessively dirty
.
9. Clean the inside of the air cleaner body.
10. Reinstall the primary and secondary air filter elements
back into air cleaner body.
11. Reinstall the air cleaner cover, and secure with wing
nut.
ENGINE OIL (CHECK DAILY)
1. When checking or adding oil, place the generatorso
the engine is level.
2. Pull the engine oil dipstick from its holder.
3. Determine if engine oil is low. Oil level should be
between the upper land lower limit (Figure 52) on the
dipstick.
Figure 52. Dipstick Engine Oil Level
NOTICE
DO NOT use
excessive
air pressure or the paper
air filter element will be damaged and will need to be
replaced. If air filters are excessively dirty (oily). Replace
air filters,
DO NOT clean.
NOTICE
DO NOT run the engine with the air cleaner removed
or without an element.
H (UPPER LIMIT)
L (LOWER LIMIT)
DO NOT
OVERFILL
MAINTENANCE
4. If oil level is low, add correct amount of engine oil to
bring oil level to a normal safe level (See Recommended
Viscosity Grades, Table 12).
5. Allow enough time for any added oil to make its way
to the oil pan before rechecking.
Table 12. Oil Selection Chart
DRAINING ENGINE OIL
1. Run the engine until the engine coolant reaches a
temperature of 140° (60°C) Turn the engine off.
2. Remove the oil dipstick from its holder.
3. Next, remove oil drain bolt and sealing washer and
allow the oil to drain into a suitable container (Figure
53).
Figure 53. Draining Engine Oil
4. After engine oil has been completely drained, reinstall
drain bolt with sealing washer and tighten securely.
-40
-30
-10
-20
-22
-40
-4
-14
0
32
50
68
86
104
122
10
20
30
40
50
F
C
5W/30
5W/40
10W
10W/30
10W/40
15W/40
20W/20
30
40
OIL: SAE
DRAIN
BOLT
SEALING
WSHER
NOTICE
For composite oil pans always install a
new
sealing
washer.