SECTION 3. MAINTENANCE
3-2 Engine Oil
NOTE: Drain the oil while the engine is still
warm to assure rapid and complete draining.
1. Place the generator on a level surface.
2. Remove the screws
① , and then remove the
cover
②.
3. Remove the oil filler cap
③.
4. Fill with the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and then install and
tighten the oil filler cap.
5. Install the cover and tighten the screws.
Note: Before each time of use, the generator must
be placed on a horizontal surface and check the oil
level after stopping the engine.
1.Remove the oil dipstick and wipe it clean
2. Insert dipstick into oil filler hole but don’t tighten it,
check oil level.
3. If oil level is too low, add the recommended
engine oil until oil level reaches the upper limited
shown by the dipstick.
Used motor oil may cause skin cancer
if repeatedly left in contact with the skin for
prolonged periods. Thoroughly wash your hands
with soap and water as soon as possible after
handling used oil though the cancer is not certain
to occur.
Recommended engine oil:
SAE 10W -30
Recommended engine oil grade:
API Service SE type or higher
Engine oil quantity:
0.6 L
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