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3. PRE-OPERATION CHECK
Check the generator/welder
on a level surface with the engine stopped.
Engine
Oil
CAUTION:
Engine
oil is a major factor
affecting
engine
performance
and
service
life. Nondetergent
oils, castor-based
oils, and 2-stroke
oils are not
recommended
because
they have inadequate
lubricating
characteristics.
Use
Honda
4-stroke
oil
or
an
equivalent
high-detergent,
premium
quality motor oil certified to meet or
exceed
U.S. automobile
manufac-
turer's
requirements
for
Service
Classification
SE 'or
SF.
Motor
oils
classified
SE or SF will show this
designation
on the container.
SAE low-40
is recommended
for
general,
all-temperature
use. Other
viscosities
shown in the chart may be
&,
-iO -is
6
,b
0
20
30
40°C
used when the average temperature
Ambient
temperature
in your area is within
the indicated
range.
1. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean.
2. Check the oil level by inserting the dipstick
in the filler neck without
screwing
it in.
3. If the level is low, fill to the top of the oil filler neck with the recommend-
ed oil.
NOTE: The Oil Alert System will automatically
stop the engine before the
oil level falls below the safe limit. However, to avoid the inconvenience
of
an unexpected
shutdown,
it is advisable to visually inspect the oil level
regularly.
OIL FILLER
HOLE
UPPER
LE iVEL
-
OIL FILLER
CAP
'
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