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Oil drain bolt
Dispstick
Upper level
Lower level
1.1L
Fig.13 Change oil view
1. Open the left side maintenance cover.
2. Take out the oil outlet plug.
3. Remove the drain bolt, and drain the oil. Retighten the bolt securely.
4. Refill with the recommended oil and check the level.
5. Close the left side maintenance cover.
Engine oil capacity: 1.1L
7.2 Changing oil
Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and complete draining.
See Fig.13.
NOTE
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible with the
environment. We suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local ser-
vice station for reclamation. Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the
ground.
7.3 Air cleaner service
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor to prevent arburetor
malfunction, service the air cleaner regularly. Service more frequently when oper-
ating the generator in extremely dusty areas.
WARNING
CAUTION
Do not use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning. They are flam-
mable and explosive under certain conditions.
Never run the generator without the air cleaner.Rapid engine wear may result.
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7.MAINTENANCE
The purpose of the maintenance and adjustment schedule is to keep the generator
in the best operating condition.
Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance. If the engine must
be run, make sure the area is well ventilated. The exhaust contains poison-
ous carbon monoxide gas.
Use genuine our parts or the equivalent. The use of replacement parts which
are not of equivalent quality may damage the generator.
WARNING
CAUTION
Maintenance Schedule
REGULAR SERVICE PE-
RIOD(1) Perform at every
indicated month or operating
hour interval,whichever oc-
curs first.
ITEM
EACH
USE
FIRST
MONTH
OR
20HRS
EVERY 3
MONTHS
OR
50HRS
EVERY 6
MONTHS
OR
100 HRS
EVERY
YEAR
OR
300 HRS
Check
Change
Check
Clean
Clean-adjust
Clean
Clean
Check-adjust
Clean
Check
Engine oil
Air cleaner
Spark plug
Spark arrester
Fuel sediment cup
Valve clearance
Fuel line
Fuel tank and strainer
Every 2 years (Replace if necessary)(3)
(2)
(3)
(3)
NOTE: (1) Log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance.
(2) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
(3) These items should be serviced by an authorized dealer, unless the owner
proper tools and is mechanically proficient. See the Shop Manual.
has the
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