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Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator 19
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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. Clean area around oil fill cap.
3. See Figure 4-1 . Remove oil fill cap and
wipe dipstick clean.
Figure 4-1. Engine Oil Fill
4. Thread dipstick into oil filler neck. Oil level
is checked with dipstick fully installed.
5. See
Figure 4-2
. Remove dipstick and verify
oil level is within safe operating range.
Figure 4-2. Safe Operating Range
6. Add recommended engine oil as neces -
sary.
7. Install oil fill cap/dipstick and hand-tighten.
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. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug and place the wire where it
cannot contact spark plug.
3. Clean area around oil fill cap, and oil drain
plug.
4. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
5. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil com -
pletely into a suitable container.
6. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely.
7. Slowly pour oil into oil fill opening until oil
level is between L and H marks on dip -
stick. DO NOT overfill.
8. Install oil fill cap/dipstick, and hand-tighten.
9. Wipe up any spilled oil.
10. Properly dispose of oil in accordance with
all applicable regulations.
Air Filter
Engine will not run properly and may be dam -
aged if run with a dirty air filter. Service air fil -
ter more frequently in dirty or dusty conditions.
To service air filter:
1. See Figure 4-3 . Turn knob (A) and remove
air filter cover.
2. Wash in soapy water. Squeeze filter dry in
clean cloth (DO NOT TWIST).
3. Clean air filter cover before re-installing it.
NOTE: To order a new air filter, contact Pow -
ermate Customer Service at 1-800-445-1805.
Figure 4-3. Air Filter Assembly
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.
000115
000116
(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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