Checking Engine Oil Level; Engine Oil Recommendations; Changing The Oil And Oil Filter - Generac Portable Products 8 kVA Owner's Manual

Checking Engine Oil Level

WARNING
Risk of burns. Allow engine to cool before
draining oil or coolant. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Skin irritation. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with
used motor oil. Used motor oil has been shown to cause
skin cancer in laboratory animals. Thoroughly wash
exposed areas with soap and water.
CAUTION
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
When power outages necessitate running the generator
for extended periods, the oil level should be checked
daily. To check the engine oil level:
1. If the generator is running during a utility outage,
first turn OFF all associated loads running in the
residence using
disconnect. Then, turn the generator main circuit
breaker to the OFF position.
2. Press the control panel OFF button. Wait five
minutes.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it dry with a clean
cloth.
4. Completely insert the dipstick and again remove it.
5. Observe the oil level. The level should be at the
"FULL" mark on the dipstick.
6. If necessary, remove the oil fill cap and add oil to
the engine until the level reaches the "FULL" mark
and reinsert the dipstick and fill cap.
7. Press the control panel AUTO button.
8. If the generator was running during a utility outage,
first turn the main circuit breaker to the ON
position. Then, turn ON the needed loads in the
residence.
Owner's Manual for 50 Hz Air-Cooled Generators
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the electrical panel

Engine Oil Recommendations

To maintain the product warranty, the engine oil should
be serviced in accordance with the recommendations of
this manual.
Maintenance Kits are available that include engine oil, oil
filter, air filter, spark plug(s), a shop towel and funnel.
These kits can be obtained from an Independent
Authorized Service Dealer (IASD).
All Generac oil kits meet minimum American Petroleum
Institute (API) Service Class SJ, SL, or better. Use no
special additives. Select the appropriate viscosity oil
grade according to the expected operating temperature.
Synthetic oil also can be used in the appropriate weight
as standard.
Figure 4-1. Recommended Oil Based on Temperature
• SAE 30 above 32 °F (0 ºC)
main
• SAE 10W-30 between 40 º and -10 ºF (4 º and -23 ºC)
• Synthetic SAE 5W-30 for all temperature ranges
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.

Changing the Oil and Oil Filter

1. Start the engine by pressing the MANUAL button
on the control panel and allow the engine to run
until it is thoroughly warmed up. Then, press the
Control Panel OFF button to shut down the engine.
2. A few minutes after the engine shuts OFF, when it
has cooled slightly, lift the lid and remove the front
panel. Pull the oil drain hose free of its retaining
clip. See (A) in
the hose and drain the oil into a suitable container.
3. After the oil has drained, replace the cap onto the
end of the oil drain hose. Reposition and secure
the hose with the retaining clip.
For your convenience,
SAE 30
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
CAUTION
Figure 4-2. Remove the cap from
Maintenance
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