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MAINTENANCE
ENGINE OIL MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil Specification
1. Only use the engine oil specified in graphic below.
2. Only use 4-stroke/cycle engine oil.
NEVER USE
2-STROKE/CYCLE OIL
. Synthetic oil is an
acceptable substitute for conventional oil.
Recommended Oil
CHECKING ENGINE OIL
NOTICE
Always maintain proper engine oil level. Failure to maintain
proper engine oil level could result in severe damage to the
engine and/or shorten the life of the engine. Always use the
specified engine oil. Failure to use the specified engine oil
can cause accelerated wear and/or shorten the life of the
engine.
Engine oil level should be checked before every use.
1. Always operate or maintain the generator
on a flat surface.
2. Stop engine if running.
3. Let engine sit and cool for several minutes (allow
crankcase pressure to equalize).
4. With a damp rag, clean around the
oil fill plug/dipstick.
5. Remove oil fill plug/dipstick.
Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick
6. Check oil level: When checking the engine oil,
remove the oil fill plug/dipstick and wipe it clean.
Thread the oil fill plug/dipstick all the way back in and
then remove and check the oil level on the oil fill plug/
dipstick.
• Acceptable Oil Level
– Oil is visible on the
crosshatches between the H and L lines on the oil
fill plug/dipstick.
•
Low Oil
– Oil is below the L line on the oil fill plug/
dipstick.
ADDING ENGINE OIL
1. Always operate or maintain the generator
on a flat surface.
2. Stop engine if running.
3. Let engine sit and cool for several minutes (allow
crankcase pressure to equalize).
4. Thoroughly clean around the oil fill plug/dipstick.
5. Remove oil fill plug/dipstick and wipe clean.
6. Select the proper engine oil.
7. Using a funnel, slowly add engine oil to the engine.
Stop frequently to check the level to avoid overfilling.
8. Continue to add oil until the oil is at the correct level.
MAINTENANCE
