Check Lines And Connections; Check Engine Oil Level; Engine Oil Recommendations - Generac Power Systems 6055 Owner's Manual

4.5.2— Check Lines and Connections
Perform a general inspection as follows:
Check Fuel Lines and Connections for Leaks
4.5.3— Check Engine Oil Level
Remove dipstick and wipe with a clean cloth. See A of Figure 4-1.
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Completely insert the dipstick and then remove it.
2.
A
Verify that the oil level is at or near the FULL mark.
3.
If necessary, remove the oil fill cap and slowly add the recommended type of oil until the level is at the FULL
4.
mark. DO NOT OVERFILL. See B of Figure 4-1.
Install dipstick and oil fill cap.
5.
Never operate the engine with the oil level below the ADD mark on the dipstick. Doing so could damage
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the engine.
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Hot oil may cause burns. Avoid prolonged or repeated skin exposure with used oil. Thoroughly wash
exposed areas with soap.
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil
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may result in an engine failure.
4.5.3.1— Engine Oil Recommendations
All oil should meet minimum American Petroleum Institute (API) Service Class SJ, SL or better. Use no special addi-
tives.
See B of Figure 4-1. Select the oil viscosity grade according to the expected operating temperature.
Above 32° F (0° C), use SAE 30
Between 40° F and -10° F (4° C and -23° C), use 10W-30
For all temperature ranges, use Synthetic 5W-30
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°F
°C
Figure 4-1. Check Engine Oil Level
Check Oil Lines and Connections for Leaks
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
-20 -10 0 10 20 32 40
-30 -20 -10 0
Temperature Range of Expected Use

Engine Oil Recommendations

B
Maintenance
SAE 30
60 80 100
10 20 30 40
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