Maintenance
Owner’s Manual for PWRgenerator Air-Cooled Generators
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Checking Engine Oil Level
IMPORTANT NOTE: Verify oil level daily when power
outages necessitate running generator for extended
periods. Generator will shut down if oil level is low.
Proceed as follows to check engine oil level:
1.
Allow generator to run for a cool-down period of
approximately one minute, if generator was run-
ning during an outage.
2.
Set generator MLCB (generator disconnect) to
OFF (OPEN).
3.
Press OFF button to turn generator off. Wait five
minutes.
4.
. Remove oil dipstick and wipe it dry
with a clean cloth.
5.
Completely insert oil dipstick into oil dipstick tube
and remove.
6.
Observe oil level. The level should be at FULL
mark on oil dipstick.
7.
If necessary, remove oil fill cap and add recom-
mended oil to engine (with oil dipstick removed)
until level reaches FULL mark. Insert oil dipstick
and install fill cap. See
.
To restart generator:
1.
Press AUTO button on control panel.
2.
Set generator MLCB (generator disconnect) to ON
(CLOSED).
3.
Verify generator is enabled in PWRgenerator
device page on PWRcell control panel.
The system is now operating in AUTO.
Engine Oil Requirements
Engine oil should be serviced in accordance with the rec-
ommendations of this manual to maintain product war-
ranty. Generac Maintenance Kits are available consisting
of engine oil, oil filter, air filter, and a spark plug(s). These
kits can be obtained from an IASD.
All Generac oil kits meet minimum American Petroleum
Institute (API) Service Class SJ, SL, or better. Do not use
special additives.
Synthetic SAE 5W-20 GEO (Gaseous Engine Oil) for all
temperature ranges. See
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter
Proceed as follows to change oil and oil filter:
1.
Lift lid and press MANUAL button on control panel
to start engine, and run until it is thoroughly warm-
ed up. Press OFF button on control panel to shut
down engine.
2.
. Remove front panel when unit has
cooled. Pull oil drain hose (A) free of retaining clip.
Remove cap from oil drain hose and drain oil into a
suitable container.
Figure 4-1. Oil Filter and Drain Location
3.
Install cap on oil drain hose. Position and secure oil
drain hose with a retaining clip.
4.
Remove oil filter (B) by turning it counterclockwise.
5.
Apply a light coating of clean engine oil to gasket of
new filter.
6.
Screw new filter on by hand until gasket lightly con-
tacts oil filter adapter. Tighten filter an additional
three-quarter to one full turn.
7.
Fill engine with recommended oil. See
.
(000139)
WARNING
Risk of burns. Allow engine to cool before
draining oil or coolant. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.
(000210)
WARNING
Skin irritation. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with
used motor oil. Used motor oil has been shown to cause
skin cancer in laboratory animals. Thoroughly wash
exposed areas with soap and water.
(000135)
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
CAUTION
(000135)
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
CAUTION
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