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GENERATOR PREPARATION
Lower Limit
Upper Limit
TO CHECK OIL LEVEL
(before every subsequent start):
1. Place the generator on a level surface. Make sure the
engine is OFF before adding or checking oil.
2. Remove and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.
3. Insert the dipstick into the oil fill without screwing it in.
Remove the dipstick to check the oil mark.
4. If the oil mark covers
less than one half
of the dipstick,
slowly
add oil
until the oil mark reaches the top of the dip-
stick (or when you can see the oil coming halfway up the
oil fill threads). See Fig. 6.
OIL LEVEL SHUTDOWN
To protect the unit from damage, the generator is equipped
with a low-oil-pressure shutoff that will automatically shut
down the engine when the oil level is too low. The oil level
of the engine should be checked before each start to ensure
that the engine crankcase contains sufficient lubricant.
TIP:
Your WEN generator is compatible with the
WEN 55201
Magnetic Oil Dipstick (not included),
available for purchase at
wenproducts.com
. The
dipstick’s industrial-strength magnetic tip will
collect metal shavings from your generator’s oil
tank to help preserve the engine and extend your
generator’s lifespan.
Fig. 6
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