MAINTENANCE
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
Engine Oil Specification
1. Stop the engine.
2. Let engine sit and cool for several minutes
(allow crankcase pressure to equalize).
3. Remove the engine service panel to gain
access to the oil fill/drain plug.
4. Place oil pan (or suitable container) under
the oil fill/ drain plug (see Figure 15).
5. With a damp rag, thoroughly clean around
the oil fill/drain plug.
6. Tilt the inverter so the oil drains down the
through into the container.
Figure 15: Place oil pan under oil fill/drain plug
oil pan
Figure 16: Carefully tip Inverter so oil flows into oil pan
7. Allow oil to completely drain.
8. Fill crankcase with oil following the steps outlined
in Adding Engine Oil on page 16.
9. Dispose of used engine oil properly.
Never dispose of used engine oil by dumping
the oil into a sewer, on the ground, or into
groundwater or waterways. Always be
environmentally responsible. Follow the
guidelines or other governmental agencies for
proper disposal of hazardous materials. Consult
local authorities or reclamation facility.
NOTICE
WARNING
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
Never use gasoline or other
flammable solvents to clean the air
filter. Use only household detergent
soap to clean the air filter.
Cleaning the Air Filter
The air filter must be cleaned after every 50 hours
of use or 3 months (frequency should be increased
if inverter is operated in a dusty environment).
1. Turn off the inverter and let it cool for several
minutes if running.
2. Remove the engine service panel to gain access
to the air filter.
3. Unscrew the air cleaner cover and tip the cover
down (see Figure 17)
4. Remove the foam element from the air cleaner
housing.
Figure 17: Unscrew air cleaner cover
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