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500Wi OM
5.3 Changing oil
Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and complete draining.
Make sure to turn the engine switch
“OFF” before draining the oil.
1.
Loosen the cover screws and remove the side maintenance cover.
2.
Remove the oil dipstick.
3.
Install the oil drain pipe (included with the generator).
4.
Drain the dirty oil into a container. Be sure to allow time for the oil to drain completely.
5.
Refill with the recommended oil, and check the oil level. It may be necessary to tilt the engine slightly to
allow trapped air to escape as you add oil.
6.
Reinstall the dipstick and then the maintenance cover and tighten the screws securely.
Recommended oil is SAE 15W-40 when ambient temperature is above 32
°
F (0
°
C).
SAE 0W-40 is recommended if operating temperatures are below 32
°
F (0
°
C).
Synthetic oil is approved for use in POWERHOUSE
®
generators, and is recommended for operating the
generator in temperatures below 32° F.
Engine oil capacity: 7.4 oz. (220 ml)
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible with the environment
and local disposal regulations. Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground.
Drain
Pipe
Oil Fill Hole
Dip Stick
Upper Level
Lowest oil level
allowed
(-18° C)
(0° C)
(45° C)
