Maintenance
GPi 1700
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Changing the Engine Oil
When
Change the engine oil after the first 20 hours of operation, and every 50 hours
thereafter.
Prerequisites
Engine is stopped, but still warm
Machine is on a level surface
Fresh engine oil (see engine operator’s manual)
Plastic cloth and a container of sufficient volume to collect drained oil
Note:
Collect, store and dispose of drained oil in accordance with current
environmental protection regulations.
Changing the
engine oil
Follow the procedure below to change the engine oil
1. Place a plastic cloth and a collection container beneath the machine.
2. Using a flat screwdriver or a coin, unscrew and remove the right side cover
(j)
from the generator enclosure.
3. Unscrew and remove the oil filler cap
(k)
with level gauge from the oil fill port.
4. The oil drain plug
(k3)
is located on the underside of the machine. Remove the
oil drain plug. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
5. Re-install the oil drain plug.
6. Add new engine oil to the upper line of the level gauge. When the proper oil
level is reached, re-install the oil filler cap. See
Checking the Engine Oil.
7. Re-install the right side cover.
WARNING
Burn hazard. Engine and exhaust pipe become extremely hot during operation.
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Stop the engine and allow the machine to cool before changing the engine oil.
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k3
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WARNING
Most used oil contains small amounts of materials that can cause cancer and other
health problems if inhaled, ingested, or left in contact with skin for prolonged
periods of time.
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Take steps to avoid inhaling or ingesting used engine oil.
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Wash skin thoroughly after exposure to used engine oil.