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Checking and Adding Engine Oil
Engine oil capacity: 15.6 fl oz (0.97 pt) / 460 ml
Use a premium quality, 4-stroke engine oil that is a certified API grade SF/SG or better.
• For environmental temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use SAE 10W-30 viscosity oil.
• For environmental temperatures below 32°F (0°C), use SAE 0W-30 or 0W-40 viscosity oil, preferably synthetic.
▲ Do not use non-detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil which voids the warranty and shortens the service life of
the engine.
▲ Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage.
To check and add oil:
1. On the left side of the generator, remove the screw and the Maintenance Access Door.
2. Remove the dipstick from the oil reservoir, then wipe it with a clean rag.
3. Check the oil level and add oil if necessary. Insert the dipstick back into the oil reservoir, remove it, and check the oil level.
(To ensure an accurate reading, do not tighten or screw the dipstick into the reservoir.)
a. If the oil level is at the bottom of the etching on the dipstick, rell with recommended oil. Do not overll.
b. After relling, check the oil level again, and ensure that the oil level is at the top of the etching on the dipstick.
Low oil level
at bottom of etching
Full oil level
at top of etching
4. Reinsert and tighten the dipstick in the oil reservoir.
5. Reinstall the maintenance door and screw back onto the generator.
◊ Change the oil after the first 4 to 6 hours of operation to remove any manufacturing debris or contamination.
◊ The low oil alarm system automatically stops the engine before the oil level falls below a safe limit. However, to
avoid the inconvenience of an unexpected shutdown, visually inspect the oil level before each use.
Extreme Temperatures | Clearing a Low Oil Condition | Changing the Engine Oil
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