Pre-Operation Check - Honda EM3100CX Owner's Manual

Be sure to check the generator on a level surface with the engine
stopped.
1. Check the engine oil level.
Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service
life. Non-detergent oil and 2-stroke engine oil are not recommended.
Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for API
service classification SG, SF. Always check the API SERVICE label on
the oil container to be sure it includes the letter SG, SF.
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general, all-temperature use. Other
viscosities shown, in the chart may be used when the average
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 hole without
screwing it in.
3. If the level is low, fill to the upper limit of the oil filler neck with the
recommended oil.
Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine
damage.
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 still advisable to visually inspect the oil
level regularly.
OIL FILLER HOLE
4.

PRE-OPERATION CHECK

SAE Viscosity Grades
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
OIL FILLER CAP
DIPSTICK
UPPER LIMIT
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