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Genset Maintenance Onan Genset
Continued from the previous page.
7. Unscrew the oil filter (c) and remove it through the front access opening.
8. Clean the oil filter mounting surface of the engine.
Filling
1. Apply a thin coat of clean oil to the gasket of the new oil filter.
2. Thread the oil filter onto the engine until the gasket touches the block. Then,
turn the oil filter an additional 180°–270°.
3. Refill the engine with 1.7 qt (1.9 liters) of oil.
4. Reinstall the access covers.
5. Start the genset and allow it to run for a 1–3 minutes.
6. Check the oil level. Add oil as needed.
Result
The engine oil and oil filter have now been changed.
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WARNING
Most used oil contains small amounts of materials that can cause cancer and other
health problems if inhaled, ingested, or left in contact with skin for prolonged
periods of time.
f Take steps to avoid inhaling or ingesting used engine oil.
f Wash skin thoroughly after exposure to used engine oil.