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3.1 CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
LEVEL
Check the engine crankcase oil level every eight hours of opera-
tion, or at least once daily, before using the generator. For oil
capacities and requirements, see “Engine Oil Requirements”. To
check the engine oil level, proceed as follows (see Figure 3.1):
1. Be sure the generator is as leveled as possible.
2. Remove the dipstick, and wipe it dry with a clean, lint-free
cloth.
3. Install the dipstick, and fully seat the T-handle; then, remove it
again. The oil level should be at the dipstick “Full” mark.
4. If necessary, remove the oil fill plug and slowly add oil until it
reaches the dipstick “FULL” mark. DO NOT FILL ABOVE THE
“FULL” MARK.

Never operate the engine with the oil level
below the “ADD” mark on the dipstick. Doing
this could damage the engine.
5. Install the oil-fill plug and the dipstick before operating the
engine.
Figure 3.1 – Oil Maintenance Features
OIL FILL
OPENING AND PLUG
OIL DIPSTICK
REMOVABLE FRONT
PANEL TRANSPARENT
FOR VIEWING PURPOSES.
OIL
FILTER
FRONT SERVICE
DOOR
LATCHES
OIL DRAIN
PLUG
3.2 CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
AND/OR OIL FILTER

Never operate the engine with the oil level
below the “ADD” mark on the dipstick. Doing
this could damage the engine.
Change the engine oil and oil filter after the first 25 hours of opera-
tion. See the “Service Schedule” section for subsequent oil and
filter changes. Change the oil more frequently, if operating consis-
tently under heavy load or at high ambient temperatures.
To change the oil and/or oil filter, proceed as follows (see Figure
3.1):
1. Run the engine until it is thoroughly warmed up (for at least five
minutes) then shut OFF the engine.
2. Immediately after the engine shuts OFF, remove the front
service door, located beneath the unit, by retracting the two
latches and pivoting the door downward. If space allows,
remove the front panel by removing the four retaining bolts.
Be careful not to let the panel fall.
3. Remove the air filter (see "Servicing the Engine Air Filter").
4. Remove the oil-drain plug and drain the oil into a suitable
container. Removing the oil-fill plug will allow the crankcase
to drain faster.
5. After the oil has drained, replace the oil-drain plug. Go to step
9 if changing oil only.
6. With the oil drained, remove the old oil filter by turning it
counterclockwise.
7. Apply a light coating of clean engine oil to the gasket of the
new filter.
8. Screw the new filter on by hand, until its gasket lightly con-
tacts the oil filter adapter. Then, tighten the filter an additional
3/4 to one turn.
9. Remove the dipstick, and wipe it dry with a clean, lint-free
cloth. This will be used later to check the oil level.
10. Remove the oil-fill plug, and slowly add the proper type and
amount of recommended oil (see "Engine Oil Requirements").
Periodically use the dipstick to check the oil level and continue
to fill the crankcase until the oil reaches the dipstick “FULL”
mark. DO NOT FILL ABOVE THE “FULL” MARK.
11. Install the oil-fill plug and the dipstick.
12. Reinstall the air filter.
13. Reattach the front service door or front panel; make sure the
latches are fully engaged and the bolts are fully tightened.
14. Start the engine, and check for leaks.
NOTE:
Check the oil level and fill to the “FULL” mark, after checking for
leaks. The filter will retain some oil.
Maintenance