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MAINTENANCE

WARNING! Make sure generator is shut off before performing any inspection or maintenance procedures.

CHECKING / ADDING OIL

Check the oil level of the generator according to the Recommended Main-

tenance Schedule in Table 4. The oil level should be checked before each

use or every 8 hours of operation. The oil capacity of the generator engine

is 17.1 ﬂ. ounces. Add oil when the oil level is low.

For proper type and weight of oil refer to “Add / Check Oil” section on

page 12. The generator is equipped with an automatic shutoff to protect

it from running on low oil. To check the oil level:

1. Make sure the generator is on a level surface. Do not tilt the generator

to assist in ﬁlling, as oil will ﬂow into engine areas and cause damage.

Keep generator level!

2. Open the oil access cover (Fig. 18 - 1). Remove the dipstick (Fig. 19)

and wipe it with a clean rag.

3. Insert the dipstick into the oil ﬁll opening without screwing in. Remove

the dipstick to check the oil mark. Add oil if the oil mark covers less than

one half of the dipstick.

4. Using a funnel or appropriate dispenser, slowly add more oil. Repeat

step 3 until the oil mark reaches the top of the dipstick (and you can see

oil coming up the threads of the oil ﬁll). Do not over ﬁll the crankcase.

5. Reinstall dipstick and wipe clean any spill oil with a rag.

DRAINING / CHANGING THE OIL

Change the oil according to the Recommended Maintenance Schedule in Table 4. Change the oil more often if oper-

ating under heavy load or high ambient temperatures. It is also necessary to drain the oil from the crankcase if it has

become contaminated with water or dirt. Changing the oil when the engine is warm allows for complete drainage.

Drain the oil from the generator according to the following steps.

1. Place generator on an elevated platform such as table or desk. Prepare a container underneath the oil ﬁll to catch

the oil as it drains.

2. Open the oil access cover. Remove the dipstick and tilt the generator towards you to allow the oil to drain from

the engine completely.

3. Reinstall the oil dipstick and tighten it securely. Wipe clean any oil spillage and replace the oil access cover.

NOTE: Do not dispose of used motor oil in the trash or down a drain. Please call a local recycling center or auto

garage to arrange proper oil disposal.

Upper Limit

Lower Limit

Fig. 18

Fig. 19

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