Engine Oil Level Check; Engine Oil Change - Westinghouse iGen2500c User Manual

of household detergent soap and warm water. Slowly
squeeze the foam to thoroughly clean.
DO NOT twist or tear the foam air filter element during
cleaning or drying. Only apply slow but firm squeezing
action.
5. Rinse the air filter element by submerging it in fresh
water and applying a slow squeezing action. Allow the
filter to dry thoroughly.
Do not pollute. Follow the guidelines of the EPA or other
governmental agencies for proper disposal of hazardous
materials. Consult local authorities or reclamation facility.
6. Dip the foam air filter in clean engine oil then squeeze
out all excess oil. The engine will smoke when started if
too much oil is left in the filter.
7. Install the foam air filter in the housing and reinstall the
air cleaner cover.
8. Install the engine service panel.
Air Filter: 202901

ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK

Avoid skin contact with engine oil. Wear protective
clothing and equipment. Wash all exposed skin with
soap and water.
Always use the specified engine oil. Failure to use the
specified engine oil can cause accelerated wear and/or
shorten the life of the engine.
When using the generator under extreme, dirty, dusty
conditions or in extremely hot weather, change the oil
more frequently.
Ambient air temperature will affect engine oil performance.
Change the type of engine oil used based on weather
conditions.
Recommended Engine Oil Type
5W-30
°F
-20 0 20
°C
-28.9 -17.8 -6.7
Ambient temperature
NOTICE
NOTICE
CAUTION
NOTICE
10W-30
10W-40
5W-30 Synthetic
40 60 80 100
4.4 15.6 26.7 37.8
MAINTENANCE
Check the engine oil level before each use or every 8
hours of operation.
1. Place the generator on a level surface and allow the
engine to cool for several minutes.
2. Remove the engine service cover.
3. With a damp rag, clean around the oil dipstick.
4. Remove the oil dipstick and wipe the dipstick clean.
5. Screw the dipstick fully into the filler neck. Remove
the dipstick and verify that the oil level is within safe
operating range.
6. If low, add recommended engine oil incrementally and
recheck until the level is between the L and H marks on
the dipstick. DO NOT overfill. If over the full mark on
dipstick, drain the oil to reduce oil level to the full mark
on dipstick.
7. Replace the oil dipstick and hand-tighten.
8. Install the engine service cover.

ENGINE OIL CHANGE

When using the generator under extreme, dirty, dusty
conditions or in extremely hot weather, change the oil
more frequently. Change the oil while the engine is still
warm from operation.
1. Place the generator on a level surface and allow the
engine to cool for several minutes.
Note: Placing the generator on a raised surface slightly
above the oil pan will facilitate draining.
2. Remove the engine service cover and spark plug cover.
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact the spark plug.
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3. With a damp rag, clean around the oil dipstick. Remove
the dipstick and wipe clean.
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