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4. pre-operatIon check
4.1. check enGIne oIL
Before checking or refilling oil, be sure generator is located on stable and level surface with engine
stopped.
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Remove oil filler cap (a) and check the engine oil level.
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If oil level is below the lower level line (c), refill with suitable oil (see table) to upper level line (b). Do
not screw in the oil filler cap when checking oil level.
oil capacity
Upper Level
MIxte 4500 / 3,2 ex
1,0 L
MIxte 5100 / 4 ex
1,2 L
MIxte 7000 / 4 ex
1,2 L
arc 160 ex
1,0 L
arc 220 ex
1,2 L
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Change oil if contaminated (See ‘‘How-To’’ Maintenance).
recoMMenDeD enGIne oIL:
Use class Se (API classification) oil or a higher grade oil according to the table below.
sae 10W-30
or
10W-40
is recommended for general, all temperature use. If single viscosity oil is used, select the
appropriate viscosity for the average temperature in your area.
