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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
1-800-232-1195
(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
34.0 fl. oz.
(1 L).
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 cause damage.
TO ADD OIL:
1. Place the generator on a level surface. Make sure the en-
gine is OFF before adding or checking oil.
2. Unscrew the oil dipstick (Fig. 3) from the engine.
3. Using an oil funnel or appropriate dispenser, slowly add
oil into the oil fill, being careful not to overfill the unit. Fill the
crankcase to the upper fill line so you can visually see the oil
coming halfway up the oil fill threads. See Fig. 4.
4. Reinstall the oil dipstick and firmly tighten it. Wipe clean
any spilled oil.
CAUTION!
For subsequent operation, the oil level should be
checked before each use, or after every 8 hours of operation.
The generator is equipped with a low-oil sensor and will not
start without a sufficient amount of oil. Follow the instruc-
tions on the next page to check the oil level.
• 30W Engine Oil
Temperatures above 40°F
• 10W-30 Engine Oil
Temperatures between 0°F - 40°F
• Synthetic 5W-30 Engine Oil
All temperature ranges
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
Select good quality detergent oil bearing the American Petroleum Institute (API) service classifications
SJ, SL, or SM (synthetic oils may be used). Select the SAE viscosity grade of oil that matches the ex-
pected operating temperature.
°F
°C
-20
0
20
32
40
60
80
100
40
20
0
-20
-10
10
-30
30
Upper Fill Line
Lower Fill Line
Dipstick
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
30W
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
