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8. Pre-Operation Inspection
WARNING : INJURY
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Always turn the starter switch to the STOP position and stop the engine,
then close and lock OPERATION PANEL DOOR before checking or
maintaining the engine or any equipment.
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Do not open the check door when the starter switch is in the AUTO or START
position. It will cause injury by rotating parts such as cooling fans and fan belt.
CAUTION : BURNS

Do not touch the engine and surrounding components immediately after
stopping the engine as they are still extremely hot.
CAUTION : FIRE

Always be sure to wipe up any spilled fuel or oil.
8-1. Checking Engine Oil
To check the engine oil, keep the equipment in leveled position, remove the oil level gauge
and wipe so that no oil remains, and then re-insert the dipstick fully. Prior to starting the engine,
make sure to fill the engine oil through the oil filler until it reaches the MAX line.
< Note >
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Wait approximately five minutes
or more after stopping the engine
or adding oil before checking the
oil level again.
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An accurate oil level reading
cannot be obtained if the generator
is not placed in leveled position.
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Do not overfill with oil to avoid
engine damage.
(1) Types of Engine Oil
Use only API service-type CF class.
(2) Engine Oil Viscosity Grades
Use a diesel engine oil with an appropriate viscosity corresponding to the ambient
temperature (refer to the table).
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Relation of Viscosity/Temperature
Temp.
(°F)
SAE 10W-30
10W
MIN MAX
OK
Oil Level
Gauge
Not
Enough Too
Much
SAE30
-22 5 32 59 77 86 104
Oil Level
Gauge
Oil Filler
SAE 15W-40
10W