Powermate PM2000i, Owner'S Manual

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14 Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator
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Inspect Engine Oil Level
Inspect engine oil level prior to each use, or
every 8 hours of operation.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Remove screws and side cover. See
Fig-
ure 4-3 .
3. Clean area around oil fill.
4. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
See Figure 4-1 .
Figure 4-1. Engine Oil Fill
5. To check oil level, insert dipstick into oil
filler neck without screwing it in. See Fig-
ure 4-2 .
Figure 4-2. Safe Operating Range
6. Remove dipstick and verify oil level is
within safe operating range.
7. Add recommended engine oil as neces-
sary.
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. Install side cover and screws.
NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill
location. It is only necessary to use one oil fill
point.
Change Engine Oil
When using generator under extreme, dirty,
dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather,
change oil more frequently.
NOTE: Don’t pollute. Conserve resources.
Return used oil to collection centers.
Change oil while engine is still warm from run-
ning, as follows:
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Remove screws and side cover. See
Fig-
ure 4-3 .
Figure 4-3. Remove Side Cover
3. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug and place the wire where it
cannot contact spark plug.
4. Clean area around oil fill and oil drain plug.
5. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
6. Tip unit and drain oil completely into a suit-
able container.
7. Once oil is sufficiently drained from unit,
install oil drain plug and tighten securely.
8. Insert funnel into oil fill opening. See Fig-
ure 4-4 . Add recommended engine oil as
necessary.
SAE 30
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
000399
(000139)
WARNING
Risk of burns. Allow engine to cool before
draining oil or coolant. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.
002404
001792
(000141)
WARNING
Accidental start-up. Disconnect spark plug wires when
working on unit. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
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