INITIAL USE INSTRUCTIONS
ENGINE OIL
The generator is shipped WITHOUT OIL in the engine.
1. Place the generator on a level surface.
2. Open the oil maintenance cover.
3. Remove the oil filler cap.
4. Add enough SAE 10W-30 API service category SJ or later (or
equivalent) oil to bring the oil level to the upper limit of the oil filler
neck. SAE 10W-30 oil is recommended for general use; for additional
recommendations, see page 46.
Maximum oil capacity: 18 oz (0.55 L)
Do not overfill the engine with oil. If the engine is overfilled, the
excess oil may be transferred to the air cleaner housing and air filter.
5. Screw in the oil filler cap securely.
6. Close and latch the oil maintenance cover.
OIL FILLER CAP
OIL MAINTENANCE COVER
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UPPER
LIMIT