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Section 4: Maintenance
Owner’s Manual for 60 Hz Air-cooled Generators 19
All Generac oil kits meet minimum American Petroleum
Institute (API) Service Class SJ, SL, or better. Use no
special additives. Select the appropriate viscosity oil
grade according to the expected operating temperature.
Synthetic oil also can be used in the appropriate weight
as standard.
Figure 4-1. Recommended Oil Based on
Temperature
• SAE 30 above 32 ºF (0 ºC)
• SAE 10W-30 between 40 º and -10 ºF
(4 º and -23 ºC)
• Synthetic SAE 5W-30 for all temperature ranges
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter
1.
Start the engine by pressing the MANUAL button
on the control panel and allow the engine to run
until it is thoroughly warmed up. Then, press the
Control Panel OFF button to shut down the engine.
2.
A few minutes after the engine shuts OFF, when it
has cooled slightly, lift the lid and remove the front
panel. Pull the oil drain hose free of its retaining
clip. See A in
Figure 4-2 Remove the cap from the
hose and drain the oil into a suitable container.
3.
After the oil has drained, replace the cap onto the
end of the oil drain hose. Reposition and secure
the hose with the retaining clip.
4.
With the oil drained, remove the old oil filter by
turning it counterclockwise. For filter location, see
B in
Figure 4-2 .
5.
Apply a light coating of clean engine oil to the
gasket of the new filter.
6.
Screw the new filter on by hand until its gasket
lightly contacts the oil filter adapter. Then, tighten
the filter an additional 3/4 to one full turn.
7.
Refill the engine with the proper recommended oil.
For recommended oil, see
Figure 4-1 .
8.
Start the engine, run for 1 minute, and check for
leaks.
9.
Shutdown the engine and recheck the oil level. Add
oil as needed. DO NOT OVER FILL.
10.
Re-insert dipstick and/or reattach fill cap.
11.
Press the Control Panel AUTO button.
12.
Dispose of the used oil and filter at a proper
collection center.
Figure 4-2. Oil Filter and Drain Location
Changing the Engine Air Cleaner
1.
With the generator shut down, lift the lid and
remove the front panel.
2.
Remove the cover clips and air cleaner cover (11-
22 kW), or disengage the wire clip and open the air
cleaner access door (8 kW).
3.
Pull out the old air filter and discard.
4.
Thoroughly clean the air cleaner enclosure of any
dust or debris.
5.
Install a new air cleaner.
6.
Install the air cleaner cover and cover clips (11-22
kW), or close the air cleaner access door and
engage the wire clip (8 kW).
Spark Plugs
Reset the spark plug(s) gap or replace the spark plug(s)
as necessary:
1.
With the generator shut down, lift the lid and
remove the front panel.
2.
Clean the area around the base of the spark
plug(s) to keep dirt and debris out of the engine.
3.
Remove the spark plug(s) and check the condition.
Install a new plug(s) if the old plug is worn or if
reuse is questionable.
SAE 30
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
000399
(000135)
CAUTION
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
000599
B
A