SECTION 3. MAINTENANCE
3-2 Engine Oil
NOTE: Drain the oil while the engine is still
warm to assure rapid and complete draining.
1) Place the generator on a level surface.
2) Remove the screws
①
, and then
remove the cover
②
.
3)
Remove the oil filler cap
③
, drain oil from
crankcase.
4) With the engine stopped and laid on a
horizontal place, add new engine oil until oil
level reaches the oil dipstick’s upper limit, then
tighten the oil filler cap
5)
Install the cover and tighten the screws.
Note:
Before each time of use, the generator must
be placed on a horizontal surface and check the oil
level after stopping the engine.
1.Remove the oil dipstick and wipe it clean
2. Insert dipstick into oil filler hole but don’t tighten it,
check oil level.
3. If oil level is too low, add the recommended
engine oil until oil level reaches the upper limited
shown by the dipstick.
Used motor oil may cause skin
cancer if repeatedly left in contact with the skin
for prolonged periods. Thoroughly wash your
hands with soap and water as soon as possible
after handling used oil though the cancer is not
certain to occur.
Recommended engine oil:
SAE 10W -30
Recommended engine oil grade:
API Service SE type or higher
Engine oil quantity:
0.35 L (0.42 US qt, 0.35 lmp qt)
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