Engine Oil - Honeywell HW1000i - 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. NEVER use non-detergent and 2-stroke
engine oils.
• 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.
ALWAYS stop engine before removing the oil fill
cap.
Crankcase pressure can cause hot engine oil to
spray out of engine fill hole. Hot engine oil can
cause severe burns.
2. Place the generator on a flat, level surface.
Remove the back maintenance cover using the Phil-
3.
lips end of the universal screwdriver bit.
Using a clean cloth, wipe around the oil fill cap area to
4.
remove dirt and debris.
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15W-40
Remove the oil fill cap.
5.
FIGURE 18: Oil Fill Cap Removal (HW2000i Model)
Check the oil level is up to the innermost thread of the
6.
crankcase.
FIGURE 19: Oil Fill Measurement
To add engine oil:
7. 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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