Powermate PM2000i, Owner'S Manual

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8 Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator
Accessories
3. Call Powermate Customer Service at 1-
800-445-1805 with the unit model and
serial number for any missing carton con-
tents.
4. Record model, serial number, and date of
purchase on front cover of this manual.
Add Engine Oil
NOTE: The generator is shipped without oil in
the engine. Add oil slowly and verify oil level
often during filling process to ensure overfilling
does not occur.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Remove screws and side cover. See
Fig-
ure 2-6 .
Figure 2-6. Remove Side Cover
3. Verify oil fill area is clean.
4. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
See Figure 2-7 .
Figure 2-7. Remove Dipstick
5. Insert funnel into oil fill opening. Add rec-
ommended engine oil as necessary. Cli-
mate determines proper engine oil
viscosity. See chart below to select correct
viscosity.
NOTE: Use petroleum based oil (supplied) for
engine break-in before using synthetic oil.
.
6. To check oil level, remove funnel and
insert dipstick into oil filler neck without
screwing it in. See Figure 2-8 .
Figure 2-8. Safe Operating Range
7. Remove dipstick and verify oil level is
within safe operating range.
NOTE: Verify oil level often during filling pro-
cess to ensure overfilling does not occur.
8. Install oil fill cap/dipstick and hand-tighten.
9. Replace side cover and screws.
Item Qty.
Main Unit 1
Owner’s Manual 1
Engine Oil 1
Oil Funnel 1
DC Charging Cable 1
Tool Kit 1
Product Registration Card 3
Service Warranty 1
Emissions Warranty 1
(000135)
CAUTION
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
002542
002404
SAE 30
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
000399
001792