Generac Power Systems GP Series Owner's Manual page 18

Inspect Engine Oil Level
Risk of burns. Allow engine to cool before
draining oil or coolant. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
Inspect engine oil level prior to each use, or
every 8 hours of operation.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Remove dipstick and wipe clean. See
ure 4-1.
Figure 4-1. Remove Dipstick
3. Insert dipstick and remove again to check
oil level. Oil level is checked with dipstick
fully installed. See
Figure 4-2. Safe Operating Range
4. Add recommended engine oil as neces-
sary.
5. Replace oil fill cap and hand-tighten.
NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill
location. It is only necessary to use one oil fill
point.
Change Engine Oil
Accidental start-up. Disconnect spark plug wires
when working on unit. Failure to do so could result
in death or serious injury.
When using generator under extreme, dirty,
dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather,
change oil more frequently.
NOTE: Don't pollute. Conserve resources.
Return used oil to collection centers.
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WARNING
Figure 4-2.
WARNING
Change oil while engine is still warm from run-
ning, as follows:
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug and place the wire where it
cannot contact spark plug.
3. Clean area around oil fill, and oil drain
(000139)
plug.
4. Remove oil fill cap.
5. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil com-
pletely into a suitable container.
Fig-
6. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely.
7. Coat gasket of new filter with clean engine
oil and install.
8. Slowly pour oil into oil fill opening until oil
level is between L and H marks on dip-
stick. DO NOT overfill.
9. Install oil fill cap, and finger tighten.
10. Wipe up any spilled oil.
11. Properly dispose of oil in accordance with
all applicable regulations.
Air Filter
Engine will not run properly and may be dam-
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aged if run with a dirty air filter. Service air fil-
ter more frequently in dirty or dusty conditions.
To service air filter:
1. Turn knobs (A) and remove air filter cover
(B). See
2. Remove wing nut (C) and filter (D). Gently
tap filter on a solid surface. Replace if nec-
essary.
3. Clean air filter cover before installation.
NOTE: To order a new air filter, contact the
nearest authorized service center at 1-888-
436-3722.
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(000141)
Figure 4-3.
C
D
Figure 4-3. Air Filter Assembly
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A
B
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