DUROMAX XP4400E - Preparing the Generator for Use; Initial Generator Setup

(11) 12V DC Receptacle- Use for charging 12 Volt automotive-type batteries only.
(12) Oil
Filler Cap- Use to Add oil or checking the oil.
(13) Oil Fill and
Dipstick- Location for checking and filling engine oil.
(14)
Engine Switch- Used to start/stop engine.
(15)
Recoil Starter- Pull-cord for starting engine.
(16) Fuel
Filter Cup- Traps dirt and water from fuel before it enters the engine.
(17) Fuel
valve- Allows fuel to enter engine.
(18) Spark
plug- Provides proper engine ignition.
(19)
Muffler- Reduces engine noise.
PREPARING THE GENERATOR FOR USE
Using the Generator for the First Time
If you are using the generator for the first time, there are a few steps you must take to prepare
it for operation.
Step 1- Add oil
The generator requires engine oil to operate properly. The generator, when new from the
package, contains no oil
in the crankcase. You must add the proper amount of oil before
operating the generator for the first time. This amount, which is equal to the oil capacity of the
engine crankcase, can
be found on the chart in figure 1. When filling the engine with oil in the
future, please refer to this chart.
Model
number
XP4400
I
XP4400E
Engine
oil capacity
20 fluid oz.
Figure 1- Generator Oil Capacity
CAUTION:
41» Do not apply engine oil with additives or
2-stroke gasoline engine oil, as they
haven't enough lubrication, which may
shorten the engine's service life.
41» Engine oil recommended: SAE 10W-30.
As viscosity varies with regions and
temperatures, so the lubricant has to be
selected
in accordance with our
recommendation.
To add oil, follow these steps:
9
SAE
Temperature -20 0 20 40 60 80 100°F
I I , I I I I I
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40°C
Environment Temperature