Engine Oil - Honeywell HW2000i - Portable Inverter Generator Owner's Manual

Engine Oil

Engine Oil
Engine Oil
NOTICE
Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance
and service life. Non-detergent and 2-stroke engine oils will
damage engine and are not recommended.
• Be sure to use engine oils specified under "Engine Oil
Recommendations."
It is very important to maintain proper level of engine oil to
keep engine in good running condition.
• Check engine oil level prior to each use. Refill engine
oil if oil level is low.
Engine Oil Recommendations
Use 4-stroke oil, or equivalent high detergent, premium
quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automo-
bile manufacturer's requirements for API Performance
Class SF or better. SAE 15W-40 is recommended for gen-
eral, all-temperature use.
FIGURE 17: Recommended Oil Viscosity
Checking Engine Oil Level
To check engine oil level:
1. Stop the generator if the engine is running.
Crankcase pressure can cause hot engine oil to
spray out of engine fill hole. Hot engine oil can
cause severe burns.
• ALWAYS stop engine before removing the oil fill cap.
Place the generator on a flat, level surface.
2.
3. Remove the back maintenance cover using the Phil-
lips end of the universal screwdriver bit.
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15W-40
Remove the oil fill cap.
4.
FIGURE 18: Oil Fill Cap Removal
Check the oil level is up to the innermost thread of the
5.
crankcase.
FIGURE 19: Oil Fill Measurement
To add engine oil:
6. During initial fill or when the oil level is low, add oil
(see "Engine Oil Recommendations") to the oil fill
container (included). DO NOT OVERFILL.
Oil Capacity [qt / ml]
TABLE 4. Engine Oil Capacity
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