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 26.37 fl. oz. (0.78 L). 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 side panel (to the left of the control panel) by twisting the
panel lock knobs (Fig. 18 - 1) a quarter turn.
3. Remove and wipe the oil dipstick (Fig. 19) with a clean rag. Insert the
dipstick into the oil fill opening without screwing it in.
4. Remove the dipstick to check the oil mark. Add oil if the oil mark covers
less than one half of the dipstick.
5. Using a funnel or appropriate dispenser, slowly add more oil. Repeat
step 3 until the oil mark measures between the upper limit mark and half-
way mark of the dipstick. Do not over fill the crankcase.
6. Reinstall dipstick and wipe clean any spilled 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 operating 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 drainage valve to catch the oil as it drains.
2. Open the side panel. Open the oil drainage valve (Fig. 20 - 1) by turn-
ing the cap a quarter turn counterclockwise. Allow oil to drain from the
engine completely.
3. Close the oil drainage valve after the oil has drained.
NOTE: Do not dispose of used motor oil in the trash or down a drain.
Please call a local recycling center to arrange proper oil disposal.
4. Remove the oil dipstick. Using a funnel or appropriate dispenser, slow-
ly add more oil. Repeat step 3 until the oil mark measures between the
upper limit mark and halfway mark of the dipstick. Do not over fill the
crankcase. Reinstall dipstick and wipe clean any spilled oil with a rag.
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
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Upper Limit
Lower Limit
Fig. 20
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