Wen DF5600X - Page 14

GENERATOR PREPARATION
Fig. 3
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Lower Limit
Upper Limit
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To add oil, follow these steps:
1. Place the generator on a level surface. Make sure the en-
gine is off before adding or checking oil.
CAUTION: Keep the generator level! Tilting the generator
to assist in filling will cause oil to flow into the wrong ar-
eas of the engine and cause damage.
2. Turn the dipstick (Fig. 1 - 1) counterclockwise until it is
unscrewed from the engine.
3. Using an oil funnel or appropriate dispenser, slowly add
oil into the oil fill, being careful not to overfill the unit. Fill the
crankcase until you can see the oil coming halfway up the oil
fill threads (Fig. 2).
4. Reinstall the oil dipstick and firmly tighten it. Wipe clean
any spilled oil.
For subsequent operation, the oil level should be checked be-
fore each use, or after every 8 hours of operation. The genera-
tor is equipped with a low-oil sensor and will not start without
a sufficient amount of oil.
To check oil level (before every subsequent start):
1. Place the generator on a level surface. Make sure the en-
gine is off before adding or checking oil.
2. Remove and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.
3. Insert the dipstick into the oil fill without screwing it in.
Remove the dipstick to check the oil mark (Fig. 3).
If the oil mark covers less than one half of the dipstick, slowly
add oil until the oil mark reaches to the top of the dipstick.
4. Wipe clean any oil leaks and firmly tighten the dipstick.
OIL LEVEL SHUTDOWN
To protect the unit from damage, the generator is equipped
with a low-oil-pressure shutoff that will automatically stop the
engine when the oil level is too low. The low oil alert light (Fig.
4) will turn ON to remind you that the engine oil level is low
and needs to be refilled.
The oil level of the engine should be checked before each start
to ensure that the engine crankcase contains sufficient lubri-
cant.
TIP: Your WEN generator is compatible with the WEN 55201 Magnetic Oil Dipstick (not included), available for
purchase at wenproducts.com. The dipstick’s industrial-strength magnetic tip will collect metal shavings from your
generator’s oil compartment to help preserve the engine and extend your generator’s lifespan.
Fig. 1
Upper Level
Fill Line
Lower LevelLower Level
Fill LineFill Line
Lower Level
Fill Line
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Fig. 2