Maintenance Log; Checking Engine Oil Level - Generac Power Systems 20 kW Synergy Owner's Manual

Maintenance

Maintenance Log

Battery inspection and charge check
Dates Performed:
Oil, oil filter, air filter, and spark plug replacement
Dates Performed:
Valve Adjustment
Dates Performed:

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.
The oil level should be checked daily when power
outages necessitate running the generator for extended
periods. Proceed as follows to check the engine oil level:
1. Run the generator for a cool-down period of
approximately one minute.
2. Turn the main utility disconnect off.
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3. Turn the main line circuit breaker (MLCB)
(generator disconnect) on the generator to OFF
(OPEN).
4. Turn the generator off.
5. Press the control panel OFF button. Wait five
minutes.
(000139)
6. Remove the oil dipstick and wipe it dry with a clean
cloth.
7. Completely insert the oil dipstick into the oil dipstick
tube and remove it.
8. Observe the oil level. The level should be at the
"FULL" mark on the oil dipstick.
9. If necessary, remove the oil fill cap and add oil to
(000210)
the engine (with the oil dipstick removed) until the
level reaches the "FULL" mark and insert the oil
dipstick and fill cap.
To restart the generator:
1. Press the control panel AUTO button.
2. Allow the generator to start and warm up for a few
(000135)
minutes.
3. Set the generator disconnect on the generator to
ON (CLOSED).
4. The system is now operating in automatic mode.
The main utility disconnect can be turned ON
(CLOSED).
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