CHECKING/ADDING OIL
Check the oil level before each use and every 8 hours of operation (refer to Fig. 14).
The oil capacity of the generator engine is
37.2 fl. ounces
.
Add oil when the oil level is low. For proper
type and weight of oil refer to “ADD OIL” portion of the “GENERATOR PREPARATION” section. This is a criti-
cal step for proper engine starting. The generator is equipped with an automatic shutoff to protect it from
running on low oil.
To check the oil level and add oil:
1. Make sure the generator is on a level surface. Do not tilt the generator, as oil will flow into engine areas
and cause damage. Keep generator level!
2. Clean around the oil fill. Remove the dipstick and wipe the it with a
clean rag.
3. Insert the dipstick into the oil fill opening without screwing in. Re-
move the dipstick to check the oil mark (Fig. 16). Add oil if the oil mark
covers less than one half of the dipstick.
4. Using a funnel or appropriate dispenser, slowly add more oil. Repeat
step 3 until the oil mark reaches the top of the dipstick (you can see oil
coming up the threads of the oil fill). Do not over fill.
5. Reinstall dipstick and wipe clean any spilled oil with a rag. Reinstall
the oil access cover.
Fig. 16
Upper Limit
Lower Limit
MAINTENANCE
DRAINING/CHANGING OIL
Change the oil according to the Recommended Maintenance
Schedule in Fig. 14.
Change the oil MORE OFTEN if operating under heavy load or high
ambient temperatures. It is also necessary to drain the oil from the
crankcase if it has become contaminated with water or dirt. Changing
the oil when the engine is warm allows for complete drainage.
To drain the oil from the generator:
1. Place generator on elevated platform. Prepare an approved gasoline-storage container underneath the
oil drain bolt next to the oil dipstick to catch the oil as it drains.
2. Unscrew the oil drain bolt (Fig. 17) and allow oil to drain from the engine completely.
3. Reinstall the oil drain bolt and tighten it securely. Wipe clean any oil spillage.
NOTE:
Never dispose of used engine oil in the trash or down a drain. Please call a local recycling center
or auto garage to arrange proper oil disposal.
Fig. 17
Oil Drain Bolt
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