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5. PRE-OPERATION CHECK
1. Engine Oil
Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service
life. Non-detergent and 2-stroke engine oils will damage the engine
and are not recommended.Check the oil level before each use with
the generator on a level surface with the engine stopped.
Recommended engine oil
4-stroke gasoline engine oil
SF under API service classication
or SAE10W-30 (equivalent to SG class).
Method of checking engine oil level:
Remove the oil ller cap and wipe the dipstick to clean it.
Check the oil level by inserting the dipstick into the ller neck without
screwing it in.
If the level is low, add the recommended engine oil until oil level can
reach the upper mark on the dipstick.
After adding, don’t forget to ret and screw the oil dipstick tight.
OIL DIPSTICK
OIL UPPER MARK
OIL LOWER MARK
PRE-OPERATION CHECK