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ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
1. Place the generator on a level surface and warm up
the engine for several minutes, then stop the engine
2. Remove the oil filler cap.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine. Tilt the generator
to drain the oil completely. FIG.30
4. Replace the generator on a level surface.
5. Add engine oil to the upper level.
FIG.31
6. Install the oil filler cap.
7. Install the cover and tighten the screw
Recommended engine oil: API Service “SJ”
FIG.31
CAUTION
Do not allow any foreign material to enter the crankcase.
Do not tilt the generator when adding engine oil. This
could result in overfilling and damage to the engine
AIR FILTER
Maintaining the air filter is very important. If dirt penetrates
through the filter because it is neglected, or operated in a
poor environment, this will cause premature failure and
will wear out the engine. Keep the air filter element clean.
FIG.32
1. Remove the cover.
2. Remove the air filter element.
3. Wash the element in solvent and dry.
4. Oil the element and squeeze out excess oil. The filter
should be wet but not dripping.
5. Insert the element into the air filter.
6. Replace the cover.
FIG.32
FIG.30
FIG.31
32¡ ã
F
F
80¡ ã
25¡ ã
C
C
0¡ ã
or 10W-30
SAE #30
or 10W-40
SAE #20
or 10W-30
or 10W-40
or 10W-40
or 10W-30
SAE 10W