Wen 56352, Manual

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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 oil capacity of the engine crankcase is 20 fl. oz. For general use (above 40° F), we recommend
30W, 4-stroke engine oil.
GENERATOR PREPARATION
Oil Dipstick
Fig. 2 - Oil Fill Opening, Dipstick and Oil Level
To add oil, follow these steps
:
1. 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!
2. Remove the dipstick from the engine
(Fig. 2).
3. Add oil slowly, being careful not to
overfill the unit. Fill the crank case to the
upper fill line so the oil lands about halfway
up the dipstick threads (Fig. 2).
4. To check the oil level, wipe the dipstick
with a clean rag. Insert the dipstick into
the oil fill opening without screwing it in.
Remove the dipstick to check the oil mark.
5. Slowly add more oil and repeat step 4
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
Dipstick
Lower Level
Fill Line
Upper Level
Fill Line
until the oil mark
reaches to the top
of the dipstick (Fig.
2). Do not overfill
the crankcase. The
generator is equipped
with a low-oil sensor
and will not start
without a sufficient
amount of oil.
6. Check for oil leaks
and firmly tighten the
dipstick.