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Checking the Oil Level
It is important to check the oil level in the engine crankcase before each use to ensure that
it’
s sufficient.
To check the oil level:
1.
Verify that this generator is shut down and on a level surface.
2.
Unscrew the oil filler/dipstick cap from the engine.
3.
Clean the dipstick with a dry cloth.
4.
Insert the dipstick screwing down and then take out again. If there is no oil on the dipstick, or oil is visible only at the very end of the
dipstick, add oil until the oil level up to the middle or up of the dipstick position.
5.
Make sure that the oil dipstick cap is properly screwed when finished checking the oil level.
Changing/Adding Oil
The oil level in this generator should be checked before each use. (See Figure 8.) When the oil level is low, add oil until the oil level is between
the lower mark and upper mark.
The oil should be changed after the first 20 hours of operation. Subsequently, the oil should be changed every 6 months, or for every 100 hours of
use, or when the oil has become dirty.
To drain the oil from generator:
1.
Place a bucket underneath this generator to catch oil as it drains.
2.
Unscrew the oil drain plug located on the crankcase underneath the oil filler/dipstick cap using 10 mm hex wrench. Figure 8A.
3.
Allow all oil to drain out from generator.
4.
Replace the oil drain plug and tighten. Figure 8A.
NOTE: Put oil in a sealed container and contact your local recycling center or auto garage
to arrange oil disposal.
THIS GENERATOR REQUIRES AT LEAST 13.5 FL OZ SAE10W-30 or UP
GRADE TO RUN. Oil type may change according to the ambient
temperature. See the chart shown left.
ADD OIL UNTIL IT IS ALMOST OVERFLOWING. THE LOW-OIL SENSOR IS
VERY SENSITIVE AND THE ENGINE WILL NOT RUN IF THE OIL IS LOW.
START WITH 13.5 FL OZ THEN ADD MORE UNTIL ALMOST
OVERFLOWING.
TROUBLESHOOTING: IF THE GENERATOR CAN NOT START, DOUBLE CHECK to MAKE SURE THE OIL
IS SUFFICIENT.
Figure 8 Adding oil
Add until it is
almost overflowing
Figure 8A Changing oil
32
°
F
°
F
80
25
°
C
°
C
0
or 10W-30
SAE #30
or 1
5
W-40
SAE #20
or 10W-30
or 1
5
W-40
or 1
5
W-40
or 10W-30
SAE 10W
