Rockpals R2000i, Owner'S Manual

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�me (hour), the one which come s first
should govern.
• If you have missed the schedul ed �me
to maintain your engine, do it as soon as
possible.
WARNING
Stop the engine before servicing. Put the
engine on a level surface and remove the
spark plug cap to prevent the engine
from star�ng . Do not operate the engine
in a poorly ven�lated room or other
enclosed area. Be sure to keep good
ven�la�on in working area. The exhaust
from the engine may contain poisonous
CO, inhala�on can caus e shock,
unconsciousness and even death.
CLEANING THE GENERATOR
Never clean the generator when it is
running! Never clean with a bucket of
water or a hose. Water can get inside the
working parts of the generator and cause
a short circuit or corrosion.
Always try to use the generator in a cool,
dry place. If the generator becomes dirty,
clean the exterior with a damp cloth, a
so� brush, a vacuum or pressurized air.
CHECKING THE OIL
Check the oil level of the generator
according to the Recommended
Maintenance Schedule in Fig.51. The
generator is equipped with an automa�c
shutoff to protect it from running on low
oil. The generator should be checked
before each use for proper oil level. This
is a cri�ca l step for proper engine star�ng.
To check the oil level:
1. Make sure the generator is on a level
surface.
2.
Open access panel. Clean around oil fi ll.
Remove dips�ck and wipe the dips� ck
with a clean rag. Insert the dips�ck i nto
the oil fill opening without sc rewing in.
Remove the dips�ck to check the oil
mark. Add oil if the oil mark covers less
than one half of the dips�ck.
3. Slowly add more oil and repeat step 2
un�l the oil mark reaches to the top of
dips�ck . Do not over fill the crankcase.
Fig.52
Oil Fill Opening, Dips � ck and Oil Level
4. Reinstall oil dips�ck and access panel.
CHANGING/ADDING OIL
Avoid draining the engine oil immediately
a�er stopping the engine . The oil is hot
and should be handled with care to avoid
burns.
Change the oil according to the
Recommended Maintenance Schedule in
Fig51. Change the oil when the engine is
warm. This will allow for complete
drainage. Change oil more o�en if
opera�ng under heavy load or h igh
ambient temperatures. It is also
necessary to drain the oil from the
crankcase if it has become contaminated
with water or dirt. The oil capacity of the
generator engine is 0.37 qts. Add oil
when the oil level is low. For proper type
and weight of oil refer to “add oil”
por�on of the “Generato r Prepara�on”
sec�on.