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MAINTENANCE
Changing Oil
• Place generator on a level surface.
• Run the generator for several minutes until the engine is warm. Turn off generator.
• Remove screws, then remove outer casing side cover.
• Remove the crankcase dipstick.
• Place an oil pan underneath the engine. Tilt generator to collect used oil. Allow oil to drain completely.
• Return generator to a level surface.
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(Crankcase Dipstick hole).
• Use a clean rag to wipe up any spilled oil.
• Replace crankcase dipstick.
• Reinstall outer casing side cover and tighten screws.
Recommended Engine Oil: SAE 10W-30
Recommended Engine Oil Grade: API Service SE type or higher quality of engine oil.
Engine Oil Quantity: 0.35L (11.8 oz)
Make sure no foreign matter enters the crankcase
CAUTION!
the engine.
CAUTION!
High Altitude Operation
At high altitude, the standard carburetor air/fuel mixture will be too rich. Performance will decrease, and
fuel consumption will increase. A very rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and cause hard starting.
Operation at an altitude that differs from that at which this engine was certified, for extended periods of
time, may increase emissions. High altitude performance can be improved by specific modifications to the
carburetor. If you always operate your generator at altitudes above 5,000 feet (1,500 meters), have your
dealer perform this carburetor modification. This engine, when operated at high altitude with the carburetor
modifications for high altitude use, will meet each emission standard throughout its useful life. Even with
carburetor modification, engine horsepower will decrease about 3.5% for each 1,000-foot (300-meter)
increase in altitude. The effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor
modification is made.
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