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A STEELFORT PRODUCT | STEELFORT.CO.NZ
CAUTION
OIL LEVEL CHECK
Reinstall dipstick into tube; rest on oil fill neck,
DO NOT thread cap into tube.
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Dispose of used oil at an approved waste
management facility.
3.3 CHANGING OIL
CAUTION
Change the oil when in hot engine state. The oil can
reach up to 140 °C under that condition. Careful
operation should be taken to prevent burns.
1. Place the machine on a level surface which is
300mm higher than the ground.
2.
Remove the air filter maintenance cover.
3. Remove the oil drain plug
4. Place the oil container box under the oil drain
hole of the generator and remove the drain bolt
to drain out all the used oil.
5. Fully tighten the drain bolt before reinstalling
the drain plug.
6. Add recommended oil to the upper limit.
7.
Fully tighten the dipstick and install the air filter
maintenance cover back in place.
8. Properly dispose of any used oil at an approved
waste management facility.
WARNING
The engine is not filled with oil at the factory. Any
operation before it has been properly filled with the
recommended type and amount of oil may result in
engine damage and void your warranty.
4. AIR FILTER
1.
Loosen the filter fix bolt and remove the cover
of the air filter.
2.
Remove the foam filter element.
3. Wash in liquid detergent and warm water
4. Squeeze thoroughly dry in a clean cloth.
5. Saturate in clean engine oil.
6. Squeeze in a clean, absorbent cloth to remove
all excess oil.
7.
Place the filter in the assembly.
8.
Fasten the air filter cover with the fix bolt, and
the mounting it back to the air filter body.
