Onan EGH - Air Filter

Recommended Engine Oil
Use oil with the API (American Petroleum Institute)
designation
SG. Oil should be labeled as having passed
MS Sequence Tests (also known as ASTMG-1V
Sequence Tests). Refer to Figure 4-2 for recommended
4 viscosity and temperatures.
c
F -20 0 20 40 60 80 100
c -30 -io -io b , c. io io 40
TEMPERATURE RANGE YOU EXPECT BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
Ls-1139
FIGURE 4-2. SAE VlSCOSlTY GRADES
AIR FILTER
Service theair filter at the intervals recommended in the
Maintenance Schedule. In dusty conditions, service the
air filter more often. Replace the air filter only with an
Onan-approved filter. There are three types of air filter
assemblies used on these models: foam filter only, foam
wrapper on paper element, and paper element only.
Follow the filter service procedures that apply to the
filter system on the generator set
1. Carefully remove the air cleaner cover and remove
the air cleaner element
2. Follow the service procedures listed by the type of
filter used.
Foam Wrapper On Paper Filter: Remove foam
wrapper and wash in detergent and water.
Dry foam
wrapper thoroughly. Use low pressure air on the
inside of the paper element to remove dust and dirt.
Replace paper element at every
sixth cleaning or
sooner if dusty conditions exist
Paper Filter Only: Use low pressure air on the inside
of the paper element to remove dust and dirt.
Replace paper element at every sixth cleaning or
sooner if dusty conditions exist.
3. Reassemble filter into the housing and carefully
install the air cleaner cover.
COVER
WRAPPER TYPE ELEMENT
COVER
FIGURE 4-3. AIR CLEANER SERVICE
4-3