GENERATOR PREPARATION
The following section describes the necessary steps to prepare the generator for use. If you are unsure
about how to perform any of the steps please call (800) 232-1195 M-F 8-5 CST for customer service. Fail-
ure to perform these steps properly can damage the generator or shorten its life.
STEP 1 - ADD/CHECK OIL
The generator is shipped without oil. User must add the proper amount of oil before operating the generator
for the first time. The oil capacity of the engine crankcase is
11.8 fl. oz
(0.35 L).
Oil Dipstick
Lower Level
Fill Line
Upper Level
Fill Line
To add oil, follow these steps:
1. Place the generator on a level surface. Make sure the engine is
OFF before adding or checking oil.
2. Using a coin, turn the oil access cover screw 1/4 turn
clockwise, then remove the access cover from the service panel.
Then, unscrew the oil dipstick from the engine.
3. Using an oil funnel or appropriate dispenser, slowly add oil into
the oil fill (Fig. 2), being careful not to overfill the unit. Fill the
crank case to the upper fill line so you can visually see the oil
coming halfway up the oil fill threads (Fig. 3).
4. Reinstall the oil dipstick and firmly tighten it. Wipe clean any
spilled oil.
5. Reinstall the oil access cover. Using a coin, turn the screw 1/4
turn counterclockwise to secure it in place.
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Synthetic 5W-30
30
10W-30
• 30W engine oil for tempera-
tures above 40°F.
• 10W-30 engine oil for temper-
atures between 0°F - 40°F.
• Synthetic 5W-30 engine oil for
all temperature ranges.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS -
Select good quality detergent oil bearing the American Petro-
leum Institute (API) service classifications SJ, SL, or SM (synthetic oils may be used). Select the SAE
viscosity grade of oil that matches the expected operating temperature. For general use (above 40° F),
we recommend 30W engine oil.
Fig. 1 - Oil Recommendation Chart
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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CAUTION:
Keep the generator level! Tilting the generator to
assist in filling will cause oil to flow into the engine areas and
will cause damage.
