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GENERATOR PREPARATION
The following section describes the necessary steps to prepare the generator for use. If 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/CHECK 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
20.3 fl. oz
(0.6 L).
Oil Dipstick
Lower Level
Fill Line
Upper Level
Fill Line
To add oil, follow these steps:
1. Place the generator on a level surface. Make sure the engine is
OFF before adding or checking oil.
2. Unscrew the oil dipstick from the engine.
3. Using an oil funnel or appropriate dispenser, slowly add oil into
the oil fill (Fig. 2), being careful not to overfill the unit. Fill the crank-
case to the upper fill line so you can visually see the oil coming
halfway up the oil fill threads (Fig. 3).
4. Reinstall the oil dipstick and firmly tighten it. Wipe clean any
spilled oil.
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-20
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10
20
30
-20
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20
40
60
80
100
40
°F
°C
Synthetic 5W-30
30
10W-30
• 30W engine oil for temperatures
above 40°F.
• 10W-30 engine oil for tempera-
tures between 0°F - 40°F.
• Synthetic 5W-30 engine oil for all
temperature ranges.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS -
Select good quality detergent oil bearing the American Petroleum Insti-
tute (API) service classifications SJ, SL, or SM (synthetic oils may be used). Select the SAE viscosity grade
of oil that matches the expected operating temperature. For general use (above 40° F), we recommend 30W
engine oil.
Fig. 1 - Oil Recommendation Chart
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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CAUTION:
Keep the generator level! Tilting the generator to
assist in filling will cause oil to flow into the wrong areas of the
engine and will cause damage.