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3. PRE-OPERATION CHECK
Set the generator on a level surface and the power switch to STOP.
3.1 ADD OIL
1. Unscrew the oil dipstick.
2. Fill with fresh oil up to the maximum ll level on the dipstick.
3. Check the oil level by reinserting the dipstick without rethreading it.
Remove the dipstick and examine the oil level. If the oil level is at or below
the minimum oil level, continue lling the oil to the maximum oil level mark.
4. Reinsert the dipstick and tighten securely.
NOTE
SAE 10W-30 or SAE Synthetic 5W-30 is recommended for general use.
Use of synthetic oil does not change maintenance intervals.
Oil Capacity: 20 . oz. / 0.6 L
DO NOT OVERFILL.
Oil Cap
and Dipstick
Oil Funnel
Min Oil Level
Max Oil Level
Oil Capacity
20 . Oz / 600mL
Safe
Operating Range
0°C
10 20 30 40 50-10-20-30
20
32°F
40 60 80 100 120
°C
°F0-20
10W-40
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
5W-30
Effective Viscosity Range of Engine Oils
TM