4. Regular Inspections
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Lubrication System
General Information
Engine oil serves to enhance engine performance and
prolong engine life by lubricating, cooling, sealing,
preventing corrosion and cleaning the inside of the engine.
Running the generator continuously without sufficient engine
oil may cause moving parts in the engine to seize up, leading
to engine failure.
Check the engine oil level with an oil level gauge and add
more engine oil if necessary. Check the oil level with the
engine stopped. If the engine is running, stop the engine and
measure the oil level after waiting 5 ~ 10 minutes to allow the
engine oil to return to the oil pan. The oil level must lie
between the upper and lower limits on the oil level gauge.
Engine oil must be changed regularly according to the
maintenance schedule. Make sure to also replace the oil
filter and cartridge when changing the engine oil.
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