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3.2. Check and refill the engine oil.
3.2.1. To ensure the generator maintains an
optimum performance and the longevity of
the life of the generator, it is important to use
the correct engine oil – SAE15W/40 (API CH-4/
CF/SJ/SL diesel engine oil or higher grade)
and change after the first 20 hours, then
every 100 hours.
3.2.2. If the correct engine oil is not used, or the
engine oil is not replaced every 100 hours, as
required, the risk of crankshaft bearing failure,
piston seizure, piston ring sticking and
accelerated wear of the cylinder liner, main bearing and failure of other moving
components increases significantly. The generator lifespan will be greatly reduced if oil
level and oil changes are reduced.
3.2.3. Remove oil filler cap and check engine oil level
3.2.4. If oil level is below the lower level line, refill with
SAE15W/40, API CH-4/CF/SJ/SL diesel engine oil. Fill
to dipstick mark or to the top of filler neck. N.B. do
not screw oil filler in the oil filler cap when checking
oil level.
3.2.5. If you suspect that the engine oil is contaminated in any way then it is
recommended you change the engine oil
3.3. Checking the air cleaner.
Do not wash air filter with detergent.
Replace the air filter if the engine output decreases or
Never run the generator without the air filter, this
3.3.1. Lift the canopy to access the air filter
cover.
3.3.2. Once inside loosen the filter retaining nut
(anti-clockwise) and remove the air cleaner cover
and take out the element.
3.3.3. Clean the air filter or replace if necessary.
3.3.4. Reattach the air filter cover and screw on the nut.
excessive exhaust smoke is noticed.
practice will result in rapid excessive wear of the engine.
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