Ecogen Oil Change Procedure - Generac Power Systems 15 kW EcoGen Owner's Manual

EcoGen Oil Change Procedure

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.
1. Verify the engine is at operating temperature by
operating the unit for a minimum of 20 minutes.
2. Press the Control Panel OFF button to shut down
the engine.
3. Allow the oil to settle for 10 minutes.
NOTE: Allowing the engine to run at operating
temperature increases engine oil viscosity so that it can
be easily drawn out of the system. Allowing the oil to
settle ensures that the oil has thoroughly drained to the
tank and that the equipment is cool enough to handle
during the procedure. Always follow proper safety
precautions when working with this equipment.
A
B
Figure 4-6. Oil Filter and Dipstick
4. See Figure 4-6. Remove the used oil filter (A) by
turning it counterclockwise. A towel or small
container may be used to catch any residual oil
when removing the filter.
5. Remove the oil dipstick (B) from the tank.
6. Set a drill to spin in the clockwise direction.
7. See Figure 4-7. Attach the drill to the drive shaft of
the Drill Pump.
Figure 4-7. Attaching Drill Pump
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8. See Figure
the unit's oil tank.
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Figure 4-8. Drain Hose In Oil Tank
9. See Figure
a suitable oil catch container. Make sure there are
no kinks or obstructions in either hose.
Figure 4-9. Draining Into Oil Catch Container
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10. Spin the pump on the high speed setting of the drill.
NOTE: It may take up to 2 minutes to prime the pump.
11. After oil begins pumping, draw out as much oil as
possible. A total of 2.5–3.5 quarts (2.37– 3.31 L) of
oil should be removed from the system.
12. Remove the ¼ in. hose from the tank and drain
remaining oil from the drill pump and hoses.
13. Apply a light coating of new oil to the gasket of the
new oil filter.
14. Screw the new oil filter on by hand until the filter
gasket contacts the oil filter adapter. Tighten the
new oil filter ¾ to one full turn more.
15. Refill the oil tank with the proper recommended oil.
Do not fill above the full mark on the dipstick.
16. Start the engine, run for one minute and check for
leaks.
17. Stop the engine for a minimum of 10 minutes.
18. Recheck the oil level and add oil if necessary.
Dispose of used engine oil and oil filter at a proper
collection center.
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4-8. Insert the ¼ in. hose free end into
4-9. Insert the ½ in. hose free end in to
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