PRE-OPERATION CHECK
Engine oil
I NOTICE I Engine oil is a
major
factor
affecting engine perfor-
mamce and
service
me.
Non-de1<>rgen~
and 2-str00ke
engine
oils
will
lllanage
the engirne and are
not
rec:timmended.
Check the
o,;
level BEFORE EACH USE with the generator on a level
surface with the engine stopped.
Use 4-stroke oil, or
an
equivalet high detergent, premium quality
rK'or
oil certified to meet or exceed
U.S.
automobile manufacturer's requir-
ements for Service Classification SG,
SF/CC,
CD.
Motor oils classified
SG, SF/CC, CD will show this designation
on
the container.
(1) SG.SF/CC.CD
SINGLE VISCOSITY
(2) SG.SF/CC.CD MULTI VISCOSITY
SAE 1
OW-30
is
recommended for general, all-temperature use. Other
viscosities
shown
in
the chart may
be
used when the average tempera-
ture
in
your area
is
within the indicated range.
1.
Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean.
2.
Check the oil level
by
inserting the dipstick into the filler neck without
screwing it in.
3.
If the level
is
low,
fill
to
the top of the oil filler neck with the recomm-
ended oil.
18
SAE
Viscosily
Grades
..
-
~30
..
&..
lOW-30
..
..
-~
~sW-30
-
~
'"1
-20
O
20
40 60
80
100° F
-30 -20 -10
0
10
20
30 40'C
AMB
I
ENT
TEIVIPERATURE
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