Westinghouse 10KPRO, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
5. Remove oil fill plug (see Figure 37) .
Figure 37 – Oil Fill Plug
6. Select the proper engine oil as specified in Figure
32 .
7. Using the supplied funnel and tube, slowly add
engine oil to the engine. Stop frequently to check
the level to avoid overfilling
(see Figure 38) .
Figure 38 – Adding Engine Oil
8. Continue to add oil until the oil is at the correct
level. See Checking Engine Oil – 10KPRO on page
35 .
Adding Engine Oil – 8KPRO
1. Always operate or maintain the generator on a flat
surface.
2. Stop engine if running.
3. Let engine sit and cool for several minutes (allow
crankcase pressure to equalize).
4. Thoroughly clean around the oil fill plug/dipstick.
5. Remove oil fill plug/dipstick and wipe clean.
6. Select the proper engine oil as specified in Figure
32 .
7. Using the supplied funnel and tube, slowly add
engine oil to the engine. Stop frequently to check
the level to avoid overfilling
(see Figure 39) .
Figure 39 – Adding Engine Oil
8. Continue to add oil until the oil is at the correct
level. See Checking Engine Oil – 8KPRO on page
36 .
Changing Engine Oil – 10KPRO
1. Stop the engine.
2. Let engine sit and cool for several minutes (allow
crankcase pressure to equalize).
3. Place oil pan (or suitable container) under the oil
drain plug and oil filter.
4. With a damp rag, thoroughly clean around the oil
drain plug and oil filter.
5. Turn the oil filter counterclockwise and remove the
filter (see Figure 40) .