Wen 56125i, Manual

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GENERATOR PREPARATION
USING THE GENERATOR FOR THE FIRST TIME
CAUTION: The following section describes the necessary steps to prepare the generator for use. If after reading
this section, you are unsure about how to perform any of the steps please call (800) 232-1195 M-F 8-5 CST for
customer service. Failure to perform these steps properly can damage the generator or shorten its life.
STEP 1 - ADD OIL
The generator is shipped without oil. User must add the proper amount of oil before operating the generator for
the first time. The max oil capacity of the engine crankcase is 0.27 quarts (310 mL). For general use (above 40° F),
we recommend SAE 30 or 10W-30 (30W oil), 4-stroke engine oil.
Oil Plug
Fig. 2 - Oil Fill Opening, Oil plug and Oil Level
To add oil, follow these steps
:
Note: make sure the generator is on a level surface. Tilting the generator to assist in filling will cause oil to flow
into the engine areas and will cause damage. Keep the generator level!
Fig. 1 - Engine Oil Temperature Recommendation
CAUTION
: Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive
engines. The use of non-synthetic multi-viscosity oils (5W-30,
10W-30, etc.) in temperatures above 40° F will result in higher
than normal oil consumption. When using a multi-viscosity oil,
check the oil level more frequently than you would otherwise.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
Select good quality detergent oil bearing the American Petro-
leum Institute (API) service classifications SJ, SL, or SM (syn-
thetic oils may be used). Use the ASE viscosity grade of oil from
the following chart (Fig. 1) that matches the starting temperature
anticipated before the next oil changes.
Oil Plug
Lower Level
Fill Line
Upper Level
Fill Line
A funnel is recommended for easy installa-
tion.
1. Remove the panel on the lefthand side of
the generator by removing the five screws
along the outside edge of the panel.
2. Remove the oil plug from the engine
(Fig. 2).
3. Add oil slowly, being careful not to
overfill the unit. Continue adding oil until
the oil mark reaches the second thread
from the lip of the oil fill opening (Fig.
2 - Upper Fill Line). Do not overfill the
crankcase. The generator is equipped with
a low-oil sensor and will not start without a
sufficient amount of oil.
4. Check for oil leaks before firmly
tightening the oil plug. Replace the side
panel and screws upon completion.