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ENGINE OIL CHECK
1. To check the engine oil level, place the generator on
secure, level ground with the engine stopped.
2. Remove the dipstick from its holder (Figure 26) and
wipe it clean.
Figure 26. Engine Oil Dipstick
3. Reinsert the dipstick, then remove the dipstick from
its holder. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick
(Figure 27).
Figure 27. Engine Oil Dipstick
4. Verify that the engine oil level is maintained between
the
H
and
L
markings on the dipstick as referenced in
Figure 27
A
.
NOTICE
This
Isuzu
engine is equipped with a low oil shutdown
capability. A built-in sensor will automatically turn off the
engine should the oil level fall below a safe operating
condition. Make sure the generator is placed on level
ground. Placing the generator on level ground will
ensure that the low oil sensor functions properly.
DIPSTICK
5. If the engine oil level is low (Figure 27
C
), remove the
oil filler cap (Figure 28) and fill to a safe operating level
(max) as indicated by the dipstick (Figure 27
A
).
6. Fill with recommended type oil as listed in Table 11.
Maximum oil capacity is 12.8 quarts (12.2 liters).
Figure 28. Engine Oil Filler Port
When checking the engine oil, be sure to check if the oil is
clean. If the oil is not clean, drain the oil as referenced in
the maintenance section of this manual.
NOTICE
When adding engine oil
DO NOT
overfill (Figure 27
B
).
45
OIL FILLER
PORT
MOTOR OIL
Table 11. Recommended Motor Oil
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
–20
–20 –10
0
10
20
30
40°C
–30
0
20
40
60
80
100°F
SAE 30
SAE 20, 20W
SAE 40
SAE 10W
SAE 10W-30
SAE 5W-40, 20W-40
SAE 5W-20
INSPECTION/SETUP
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