Generac Power Systems GP3300 Series Owner's Manual page 16

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10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
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, and
after every 8 hours of continuous operation.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill.
3. See Figure 4-1. Remove oil fill cap and
wipe dipstick clean.
Figure 4-1. Engine Oil Fill
4. See Figure 4-2. Screw dipstick into filler
neck. Remove dipstick and verify oil level
is within safe operating range.
Figure 4-2. Safe Operating Range
5. Add recommended engine oil as neces-
sary.
6. 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.
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WARNING
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.
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Return used oil to collection centers.
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
plug.
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4. See
wipe dipstick clean.
5. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil com-
pletely into a suitable container.
6. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely.
7. See
opening until oil level is between L and H
marks on dipstick. DO NOT overfill.
8. Replace oil fill cap and hand-tighten.
9. Wipe up any spilled oil.
10. Properly dispose of oil in accordance with
all applicable regulations.
Air Filter
Engine will not run properly and may be dam-
aged if run with a dirty air filter. Service air fil-
ter more frequently in dirty or dusty conditions.
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To service air filter:
1. See
air filter cover (B).
2. Wash in soapy water. Squeeze filter (C)
dry in clean cloth (DO NOT TWIST).
3. Clean air filter cover before re-installing it.
NOTE: To order a new air filter, contact the
nearest authorized service center at 1-888-
GENERAC (1-888-436-3722).
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WARNING
Figure 4-1. Remove oil fill cap and
4-2. Slowly pour oil into oil fill
Figure
4-3. Turn knob (A) and remove
Figure
C
B
Figure 4-3. Air Filter Assembly
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