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8.
Pre-Operation Inspection
WARNING : ELECTRIC SHOCK I NJURY
Before performing any equipment check or maintenance, stop the engine,
and remove the engine key. A person performing the maintenance should
always keep the key.
Close all doors and place locks during operating this equipment, to avoid
injuries by unintentionally touching cooling fan and fan belt.
CAUTION : BURNS
Do not touch the engine and surrounding components immediately after
stopping the equipment, while temperature can reach extremely high.
CAUTION : FIRE
Always be sure to wipe up any spilled fuel or oil.
8-1. Checking Engine Oil
To check the engine oil, keep the equipment in leveled position, remove the oil level
indicator and wipe so that no oil remains, and then re-insert the dipstick fully. Prior to
starting the engine, make sure to fill the engine oil through the oil filler until it reaches the
MAX line.
< Note >
Wait approximately five minutes or more
after stopping the engine or adding oil
before checking the oil level again.
An accurate oil level reading cannot be
obtained if the generator is not placed in
leveled position.
Do not overfill with oil to avoid engine
damage.
(1) Types of Engine Oil
Use only API service-type CD class or
better.
(2) Engine Oil Viscosity
Use a diesel engine oil with an appropriate viscosity corresponding to the ambient
temperature (refer to the table).
Relation of Viscosity/Temperature
Temp.
-22
(° F)
(3) Engine Oil Replacement Amount
5
32
SAE 10W-30
Total Lubrication Oil Amount
13.2 (0.4)
Value in parenthesis is the filter capacity.
Oil Level
MIN
Indicator
Oil Filler
SAE30
59
77
86
(Unit: Liter)
Oil Level
MAX
Indicator
Not
Too
OK
Enough
Much
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