10 2000Wi OM
3. PRE-OPERATION CHECK
Be sure to check the generator on a level surface with the engine stopped.
3.1 Check the engine oil level.
Do not use non-detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil. It will void the warranty and will
shorten the engine's service life.
Use a high-detergent, premium quality, 4-stroke engine oil, certified to meet or exceed
U.S. automobile manufacturer's requirements for API Service Classification SG/SF.
Change the oil in a new engine between the first 4 to 6 hours of operation to clean
manufacturing debris and contamination.
Use SAE 15W-40 viscosity oil unless operating at ambient temperatures below 32° F
(0° C). For temperatures below 32° F, use SAE 0W-40 viscosity oil. Refer to the
Operating at extreme temperatures section for more information.
Synthetic oil is approved for use in Powerhouse generators generally, and is
recommended when operating the generator in temperatures below 32° F. You can use
synthetic oil the first time you fill the oil well of your generator, and you can use it for
subsequent oil changes.
1. Loosen the cover screws and remove the maintenance cover.
2. Remove the dipstick, wipe it with a clean rag and reinsert it into the filler neck, screwing it down completely.
3. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level.
4. If the oil level is at or below the lower level of the dipstick, refill with the recommended oil up to the top of the
upper level marking. Do not overfill.
5. Reinsert the dipstick and be sure to screw it down until it is tight.
Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage.
The Low Oil Alarm System will automatically stop the engine before the oil level falls
below a safe limit. However, to avoid the inconvenience of an unexpected shutdown, it is
still advisable to visually inspect the oil level regularly.
Engine oil capacity: 15.6 fl oz (0.98 pt) / 460 ml
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