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CLEANING THE GENERATOR
Never clean the generator when it is running! Never clean with a bucket of water or a hose. Water can get inside
the working parts of the generator and cause a short circuit or corrosion.
Always try to use the generator in a cool, dry place. If the generator becomes dirty, clean the exterior with a damp
cloth, a soft brush, a vacuum or pressurized air.
CHECKING THE OIL
Check the oil level of the generator according to the Recommended Maintenance
Schedule in Figure 9. The generator is equipped with an automatic shutoff to protect
it from running on low oil. The generator should be checked before each use for
proper oil level. This is a critical step for proper engine starting. To check the oil
level:
1. Make sure the generator is on a level surface.
2. Open access panel. Clean around oil fill. Remove dipstick and wipe the
dipstick with a clean rag. Insert the dipstick into the oil fill opening without
screwing in. Remove the dipstick to check the oil mark. Add oil if the oil
mark covers less than one half of the dipstick.
3. Slowly add more oil and repeat step 2 until the oil mark reaches to the top
of dipstick (Figure 10). Do not over fill the crankcase.
4. Reinstall oil dipstick and access panel.
MAINTENANCE & CARE
CHANGING/ADDING OIL
Change the oil according to the Recommended Maintenance Schedule in Figure 9. Change the oil when the en-
gine is warm. This will allow for complete drainage. Change oil more often if operating under heavy load or high
ambient temperatures. It is also necessary to drain the oil from the crankcase if it has become contaminated with
water or dirt. The oil capacity of the generator engine is 0.37 qts. Add oil when the oil level is low. For proper
type and weight of oil refer to “add oil” portion of the “Generator Preparation” section.
Drain the oil from the generator according to the following steps after removing the side panel.
1. Place generator on elevated platform such as table or desk. Put a container next to it to hold the used oil. Turn
the vacuum relief valve to “OFF” position.
2. Unscrew the dipstick from the engine and set aside.
3. Tilt the generator so the used oil flows from the engine into the container. Tilt some more to ensure all oil is
out of the crankcase.
4. Fill the crankcase with fresh oil and reinstall the dipstick. Clean any oil spillage before closing the side panel.
Oil Dipstick
Figure 10 - Oil Fill Opening,
Dipstick and Oil Level
