TP-5964 7/01 9Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance
3.3.3 Oil Change Procedure
Whenever possible, drain the oil while it is still warm.
1. Drain the oil.
a. Place the generator set start/stop switch in the
STOP position.
b. Disconnect the power to the battery charger, if
equipped.
c. Disconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) lead first.
d. Place an oil collection container below the oil
drain and remove the oil drain plug.
e. Allow time for the engine oil to drain completely.
f. Replace the oil drain plug.
2. Replace the oil filter.
a. Remove the oil filter by rotating it
counterclockwise with an oil filter wrench.
b. Apply a light coat of clean oil to the rubber seal
of the new oil filter.
c. Install the new oil filter following the instructions
provided with the filter.
Note: Dispose of all waste materials (engine
oil, fuel, filter, etc.) in an environmentally
safe manner.
3. Fill with oil. See Section 3.3.1 for oil selection and
Figure 3-3 for oil capacity.
4. Check for leaks.
a. Check that the generator set start/stop switch is
in the STOP position.
b. Reconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) lead last.
c. Reconnect the power to the battery charger, if
equipped.
d. Start the generator set and check for leaks
around the oil filter.
e. Stop the generator set and tighten the oil filter to
stop any leaks.
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Model L(Qt.)
20EORZ 5.8 (6.1)
Figure 3-3 Oil Capacity
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