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Maintenance
Owner’s Manual for 50 Hz Air-Cooled Generator Sets 29
Checking Engine Oil Level
IMPORTANT NOTE: Check oil level daily when power
outages necessitate running generator set for
extended periods.
Proceed as follows to check engine oil level:
1. Perform “To turn the generator set OFF” in Gener-
ator Set Enable/Disable Procedure .
2. Remove oil dipstick and wipe dry with a clean
cloth.
3. Completely insert oil dipstick into oil dipstick tube
and remove it.
4. Observe oil level. Level should be at FULL mark on
oil dipstick.
5. If necessary, remove oil fill cap and add oil to
engine (with oil dipstick removed). Repeat steps 3–
5 until oil level reaches FULL mark.
6. When oil level is correct, insert oil dipstick and
tighten oil fill cap.
7. Perform all steps in “To turn the generator set back
ON” in
Generator Set Enable/Disable Proce-
dure .
Engine Oil Requirements
To maintain product warranty, engine oil should be ser-
viced in accordance with the recommendations of this
manual. For convenience, maintenance kits are available
that include engine oil, oil filter, air filter, spark plug(s), a
shop towel, and a funnel. These kits can be obtained
from an IASD.
All oil kits meet minimum American Petroleum Institute
(API) Service Class SJ, SL, or better. Do not use special
additives.
Required Oil
Synthetic SAE 5W-30 for all temperature ranges. See
Specifications .
NOTE: Unit comes from factory filled with 5W-30 weight
organic oil.
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter
Proceed as follows to change oil and oil filter:
1. Press MANUAL mode button on control panel to
start engine, and run it until thoroughly warmed up.
Press OFF mode button on control panel to shut
down engine.
2. Perform “To turn the generator set OFF” in Gener-
ator Set Enable/Disable Procedure .
3. See Figure 4-3 . A few minutes after engine stops,
and when it has cooled slightly, remove front panel.
Pull oil drain hose (A) free of retaining clip.
Remove cap from hose and drain oil into a suitable
container.
Figure 4-3. Oil Filter and Drain Location
4. Install oil cap after oil has drained. Position and
secure hose with retaining clip.
5. Remove old oil filter (B) by turning it counterclock-
wise.
6. Apply a light coating of clean engine oil to gasket of
new filter.
7. Install new filter by hand until gasket lightly con-
tacts oil filter adapter. Tighten filter an additional
three-quarter to one full turn.
Follow proper shutdown procedure
for cooling if generator is running.
Failure to do so may create a
burn hazard.
ISO000139
Skin irritation. Avoid prolonged or repeated
contact with used motor oil. Used motor
oil has been shown to cause skin cancer
in laboratory animals. Thoroughly wash
exposed areas with soap and water.
Rubber gloves are recommended.
ISO000210
Engine damage. Verify proper type and
quantity of oil prior to starting engine.
Failure to do so could result in
engine damage.
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