Engine Oil Recommendations; Changing The Oil And Oil Filter - Generac Power Systems 0K2502SPFR Owner's Manual

Maintenance

Engine Oil Recommendations

To maintain the product warranty, the engine oil should
be serviced in accordance with the recommendations of
this manual. For your
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
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.
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
Figure 4-1. 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
CAUTION
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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SAE 30
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Changing the Oil and Oil Filter

1. Start the engine by pressing the MANUAL button
on the control panel and allow the engine to run
until it is thoroughly warmed up. Then, press the
Control Panel OFF button to shut down the engine.
2. A few minutes after the engine shuts OFF, when it
has cooled slightly, lift the lid and remove the front
panel. Pull the oil drain hose free of its retaining
clip. See (A) in Figure
the hose and drain the oil into a suitable container.
3. After the oil has drained, replace the cap onto the
end of the oil drain hose. Reposition and secure
the hose with the retaining clip.
4. With the oil drained, remove the old oil filter by
turning it counterclockwise. For filter location, see
(B) in Figure 4-2.
5. Apply a light coating of clean engine oil to the
gasket of the new filter.
6. Screw the new filter on by hand until its gasket
lightly contacts the oil filter adapter. Then, tighten
the filter an additional 3/4 to one full turn.
7. Refill the engine with the proper recommended oil.
For recommended oil, see
8. Start the engine, run for one minute, and check for
leaks.
9. Shut down the engine and recheck the oil level.
Add oil as needed. DO NOT OVERFILL.
10. Re-insert dipstick and/or reattach fill cap.
11. Press the Control Panel AUTO button.
12. Dispose of the used oil and filter at a proper
collection center.
B
A
Figure 4-2. Oil Filter and Drain Location
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4-2. Remove the cap from
Figure 4-1.
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