Onan Performer Series User Manual

DAILY (8 HOUR) MAINTENANCE
The operator should check the following before the
first start of the day and after every eight hours of op¬
eration:
an SAE viscosity grade appropriate for the ex¬
pected temperatures, as indicated by Table 1.
DO NOT FILL TO A LEVEL ABOVE THE FULL
MARK ON THE DIPSTICK. Drain the excess oi!
if too much has been added.
1. Inspect fuel lines and fittings for leaks. Repair
leaks immediately.
2. Look and listen for exhaust system leaks while
the engine is running. Look for cracks and se¬
vere rusting in the muffler and tailpipe. Have all
leaks repaired before continuing to operate the
equipment.
IAwarningI Hot exhaust parts can cause
severe burns. Allow the engine time to coot
before servicing the exhaust system.
3. Check the engine for dirt and debris and clean
the flywheel air inlet screen and cylinder cool¬
ing fins as necessary.
IA caution 1 A clogged flywheel air inlet
screen or dirty cooling fins can cause over¬
heating and engine damage. Keep the cool¬
ing fins and air inlet screen clean.
4. Check the engine oil level. The equipment must
be parked on a level surface and the engine
stopped. To get an accurate reading, wait a
minute or so to allow the oil to settle in the
crankcase if the engine has been running.
FA warning I Crankcase pressure can blow
hot engine oil out the fill tube causing se¬
vere burns. Always stop the engine before
removing the oil fill cap.
Turn the oil fill cap (Figure 3) counterclockwise
and then lift it from the fill tube. Wipe the dip
stick clean and push it back into the oil fill tube
until the cap seats and then withdraw it to check
the oil level.
If the oil level is low, add API Class SG or SH oil
(also SG/CD, SG/CE, SH/CD or SH/CE) having
FA CAUTiON I Too much oil can cause high oil
consumption, high operating temperatures
and oil foaming. Too little oil can cause se¬
vere engine damage. Keep the oil level be¬
tween the Full and Add marks on the dip¬
stick.
Reinstall the dipstick and cap after checking or
adding oil, turning it clockwise until it is secure.
FIGURE 3. OIL FILL CAP AND DIPSTICK
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Onan Performer Series Specifications

General

Brand	Onan
Model	Performer Series
Category	Engine
Language	English