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To check the oil level:
1) Make sure the generator is on a
level surface.
2) Unscrew the oil filler/dipstick cap
(see Figure 12).
3) With a dry cloth, wipe the oil off of
the stick on the inside of the cap.
4) Insert the dipstick as if you were
replacing the cap and then remove
again. There should now be oil on
the stick. If there is no oil on the
stick, or oil only at the very end of the
stick, you should add oil until the
engine crankcase is filled. See
“Changing/Adding Oil” in this section.
5) Be sure to reinstall the cap when
finished checking the oil.
CHANGING/ADDING OIL
You should check the oil level of your
generator according to the
maintenance schedule in Figure 11.
When the oil level is low, you will need
to add oil until the level is sufficient to
run the generator. The oil capacity of
your generator engine is 37 fluid oz.
It is necessary to drain the oil from the
crankcase after 50 hours of use, or if it
has become contaminated with water
or dirt. In this case, you can drain the
oil from the generator according to the
following steps:
1) Place a bucket underneath the
generator to catch oil as it drains.
2) Using a box wrench, unscrew the
oil drain plug, which is located on the
crankcase underneath the oil filler/
dipstick cap (see Figure 13). Allow all
the oil to drain from the generator.
3) Using a funnel, add 30W, 4-stroke
engine oil. When full, the oil level
should come close to the top of the
oil fill opening (see Figure 14).
NOTE: Never dispose of used
motor oil in the trash or down a
drain. Please call your local
recycling center or auto garage to
arrange oil disposed.
AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE
Routine maintenance of the air
cleaner helps maintain proper air
flow to the carburetor. Occasionally
check that the air cleaner is free of
excessive dirt.
1) Unscrew the four bolts at the top
and bottom of the air cleaner cover
(see Figure 15).
each use
first month of
use or first 20
hrs
every 3
months or 50
hrs
every 6
months or 100
hrs
every year or
300 hrs
As necessary
Engine oil
check level
x
Replace
x
x
x
Air cleaner
check
x
Clean
x
fuel filter cup
Clean
x
spark plug
check/ clean
x
gas tank
check gas level
x
Clean
x
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
FIGURE 11 - Recommended maintenance schedule
FIGURE 12 - Checking the Oil
FIGURE 13 - Draining the Oil
FIGURE 14 - Adding oil
FIGURE 15 - Removing the Air
Cleaner Casing
