Checking Engine Oil Level; Engine Oil Recommendations - Generac Power Systems 15 kW EcoGen 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 normal source
power outage, first turn OFF all associated loads
running in the residence using the electrical panel
main disconnect. Then, turn the generator main
circuit breaker to the OFF position.
2. Press the control panel OFF button. Wait five
minutes.
A
Figure 4-1. Dipstick Location
3. See Figure 4-1. Remove the dipstick (A) 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.
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8. If the generator was running during a normal power
source outage, first turn the main circuit breaker to
the ON position. Then, turn ON the needed loads
in the residence.

Engine Oil Recommendations

To maintain the product warranty, the engine oil should
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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
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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.
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Figure 4-2. Recommended Oil Based on Temperature
•
SAE 30 above 32 ºF (0 ºC)
• 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.
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For your convenience,
SAE 30
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
CAUTION
Maintenance
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