MAINTENANCE
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Changing Oil (See Fig 19)
Oil drainage plug
Fig 19
Oil Fill & Dipstick
-22
-4
14
32
50
68
86
104
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40
SAE 30
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
 5W-30
  Above 80  F the use of 10W -30 may cause increased oil consumption. 
      Check oil level more frequently .
Note:  
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 (4  C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.
C
F
(27  C) 
  Below 40  F
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• Run the Generator until the Engine is warm, then shut OFF.
• Place generator on a level surface.
• Remove the crankcase dipstick.
• Place an oil pan underneath the oil drain hole to collect used oil.
• Remove the oil drain plug and allow oil to drain completely.
• Reinstall oil drain plug, tighten securely.
• Carefully add SAE 30 or 10W-30 to empty reservoir until the oil reaches the
threads of the oil fill hole (Crankcase Dipstick hole).
• Replace crankcase dipstick.
Oil Recommendations
• Do not use special additives.
• Outdoor temperatures
 can affect proper oil viscosity for the engine.
• Use the chart to select the best viscosity for the outdoor temperature range
expected.