Preparing The Generator For Use; Using The Generator For The First Time; Step 1-Add Oil - DUROMAX XP6500E Owner's Manualanual

(11) Idle Control Switch-Put the Idle Control Switch to "ON" position to save fuel when there
is no load; Otherwise keep the switch to "OFF" position.
(12) 12V DC battery.
(13) 12V DC Receptacle- Use for charging 12 Volt automotive-type batteries only.
(14) Oil Filler Cap- Use to Add oil.
(15) Oil Fill and Dipstick- Location for checking and filling engine oil.
(16) Engine Switch- Used to start/stop engine.
(17) Recoil Starter- Pull-cord for starting engine.
(18) Fuel Filter Cup- Traps dirt and water from fuel before it enters the engine.
(19) Fuel Cock- Allows fuel to enter engine.
(20) Spark plug- Provides proper engine ignition.
(21) Muffler- Reduces engine noise.

PREPARING THE GENERATOR FOR USE

Using the Generator for the First Time

If you are using the generator for the first time, there are a few steps you must take to prepare
it for operation.
Step 1- Add oil
The generator requires engine oil to operate properly. The generator, when new from the
package, contains no oil in the crankcase. You must add the proper amount of oil before
operating the generator for the first time. This amount, which is equal to the oil capacity of the
engine crankcase, can be found on the chart in figure 1. When filling the engine with oil in the
future, please refer to this chart.
CAUTION:
● Do not apply engine oil with additives or
2-stroke gasoline engine oil, as they haven't
enough lubrication, which may shorten the
engine's service life.
●
Engine oil recommended: SAE 10W-30.
As viscosity varies with regions and
temperatures, so the lubricant has to be
selected in accordance with our
recommendation.
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Model number
Engine oil capacity
Figure 1- Generator Oil Capacity
XP6500E XP8500E
37 fluid oz. 37 fluid oz.