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Engine Oil
The engine is filled with synthetic oil (API SJ/CF 5W-30).
This allows for system operation in the widest range of
temperature and climate conditions.
The use of synthetic oil does not alter the required oil change
intervals described in the engine operator’s manual.
Changing Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Remove the two screws from each plastic access cover and
remove both access covers from the generator enclosure.
Changing Engine Oil
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON’T
POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN USED
OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
1. Set control board system switch to
OFF
.
2. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel.
Shown here is the oil drain hose location.
3. Place oil drain hose into an approved container.
4. Remove brass fitting from end of drain hose.
Change oil while the engine is still warm from running, as
described in the engine operator’s manual.
5. When oil has drained, replace brass fitting on hose.
6. Add oil if not changing oil filter. See below.
Changing Oil Filter
1. Place oil drain tray over tubing and slide it under
oil filter.
2. Follow instructions given in engine operator’s manual
for changing oil filter.
3. Remove oil drain tray from under oil filter and clean up
any spilled oil.
To fill your engine with oil:
Follow the synthetic oil grade recommendation and oil fill
instructions given in the engine operator’s manual.
If all engine servicing is complete, replace 15 Amp fuse
in control panel and reset exercise timer. See
Setting
Exercise Timer
.
Battery
Servicing of batteries is to be performed or supervised
by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the
required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away
from batteries.
Servicing the Battery
If it is necessary to service the battery, proceed as follows:
1. Set control board system switch to
OFF
.
2. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel.
3. Service or replace battery as required. See
Battery
in
Final Installation Considerations
in the installation
manual for specific battery needed.
4. Connect red battery cable to battery positive terminal
(indicated by
POSITIVE
,
POS
, or (
+
)).
5. Connect black battery cable to negative battery terminal
(indicated by
NEGATIVE
,
NEG
, or (
-
).
6. Ensure hardware on both positive and negative battery
terminals is secure and that the red
POSITIVE
terminal
insulator is fully in place.
7. Reinstall 15 Amp fuse in control panel.
8. Set generator’s system switch to
AUTO
.
9. Reset exercise timer. See
Setting Exercise Timer
.
DON’T POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES,
RETURN USED BATTERY TO RECYCLING
COLLECTION CENTER.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact
with used motor oil.
Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in
•
certain laboratory animals.
Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
•
NOTICE
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before
it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil
will result in equipment failure.
Refer to
•
Maintenance
in the operator’s manual and engine
manual for oil fill information.
Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
•
instruction will void engine and generator warranty.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Not
for
Reproduction
