Inspection/Setup - MQ Power WHISPERWATT Series Operation Manual

ENGINE OIL CHECK
1. To check the engine oil level, place the generator on
secure, level ground with the engine stopped.
2. Remove the dipstick from its holder (Figure 26) and
wipe it clean.
DIPSTICK
Figure 26. Engine Oil Dipstick Holder
3. Reinsert the dipstick, then remove the dipstick from
its holder. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick
(Figure 27).
Figure 27. Engine Oil Dipstick
4. Verify that the engine oil level is maintained between
the H and L markings on the dipstick as referenced in
Figure 27A.
5. If the engine oil level is low (Figure 27C), remove the
oil filler cap (Figure 28) and fill to a safe operating level
(max) as indicated by the dipstick (Figure 27A).Fill with
recommended type oil as listed in Table 11. Maximum
oil capacity is 2.5 gallons (9.7 liters).
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INSPECTION/SETUP

NOTICE
When adding engine oil DO NOT overfill (Figure 27B).
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OIL FILLER
PORT
Figure 28. Engine Oil Filler Port
When checking the engine oil, be sure to check if the oil is
clean. If the oil is not clean, drain the oil as referenced in
the maintenance section of this manual.
Table 11. Recommended Motor Oil
SAE 20, 20W
SAE 10W
SAE 5W-20
–20 0 20
–30 –20 –10
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
SAE 30
SAE 10W-30
SAE 40
SAE 5W-40, 20W-40
40 60 80 100°F
0 10 20 30 40°C