SHP SHP2000iE, Manual

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5.1 CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
Check the oil BEFORE EACH USE with the generator on a level surface
and the engine stopped.
RECOMMENDED OIL:
4-stroke engine oil, SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40, API SE/SF/SG/SH/SJ or
higher.
(1). Open the Oil Maintenance Cover 1.
(2). Remove the Oil Cap 2 and wipe the Dipstick 3 clean.
(3). Check the oil level by inserting the Dipstick 3 into the filler neck
without screwing it in.
(4). If the wet line on the Dipstick 3 is between the "L" position and
the "H" position, the oil level is OK. If the oil cannot reach the "L"
position, the oil level is too low. Fill to the upper limit of the oil
filler neck with the recommended oil.
(5). Tighten the Oil Cap 2 and reinstall the Oil Maintenance Cover 1.
(6). Check generator for oil leakage.
NOTE
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Make sure the generator is on a flat, level surface when
checking the engine oil.
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Engine oil quantity: 0.35L.
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The engine is equipped with a low oil sensor that will stop the
engine automatically when the oil level falls below a critical
threshold.
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When the engine shuts down automatically as a result of the
low oil
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2
3
L
H
Loosen