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MAINTENANCE
CHECKING / ADDING OIL
Check the oil level before each use and every 8 hours of opera-
tion (refer to page 24, Table 4). The oil capacity of the generator
engine is 33.8 fl. oz. (1.0 L). Add oil when the oil level is low.
This is a critical step for proper engine starting. The generator
is equipped with a low-oil shutdown feature to protect it from
running without oil. To check the oil level and/or add oil refer to
"Step 1 - Add / Check Oil."
DRAINING / CHANGING THE OIL
Change the oil according to the Recommended Maintenance
Schedule (refer to page 24, 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.
1. Prepare an approved oil-storage container underneath the oil
drain bolt next to the oil dipstick to catch the oil as it drains.
NOTE: To avoid possible fuel spills from the carburetor bowl, drain the carburetor (refer to "Draining The Carbure-
tor") before draining the oil.
2. Unscrew the oil drain bolt (Fig. 13 - 1) and allow oil to drain from the engine completely.
3. Reinstall the oil drain bolt and tighten it securely. Wipe clean any oil spillage.
4. To add new oil, refer to "Step 1 - Add / Check Oil."
NOTE: Never dispose of used engine oil in the trash or down a drain. Please call a local recycling center or auto
garage to arrange proper oil disposal.
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Fig. 13
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