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SERVICING YOUR GENERATOR
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
Drain the oil while the engine is warm to assure rapid and complete
draining.
1. Open and remove the oil maintenance cover.
2. Place a suitable container below the engine to catch the oil, then
remove the drain plug and sealing washer, remove the oil filler cap,
and drain the oil.
3. Reinstall the oil drain plug and a new sealing washer. Tighten the
plug securely.
TORQUE:
18 N∙m (1.8 kgf∙m, 13 lbf∙ft)
4. Refill with the recommended oil (see page 46) and check the oil
level.
Maximum oil capacity:
18 oz (0.55 L)
5. Reinstall the oil filler cap and tighten it securely.
6. Reinstall, close, and latch the oil maintenance cover.
Wash your hands with soap and water after handling used oil.
Improper disposal of engine oil can be harmful to the environment. If
you change your own oil, please dispose of it properly. Put it in a sealed
container, and take it to a recycling center. Do not discard it in a trash
bin, dump it on the ground, or pour it down a drain.
OIL MAINTENANCE
COVER
OIL FILLER CAP
OIL DRAIN PLUG
UPPER
LIMIT
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