Adding Engine Oil; Changing Engine Oil - Westinghouse iGen2200 Instruction Manual

Figure 29 - Removing the Oil Fill Plug
5. Remove oil fill plug by unscrewing it anti-
clockwise (see Figure 29).
6. Check oil level:
• Acceptable Oil Level – Oil surface is at
the bottom lip of the oil fill plug opening
(see Figure 30).
• Low Oil Level – Oil surface is below the
bottom lip of the oil fill plug opening. Add oil
as required.
• Too High Oil Level - Oil flows out when the oil
fill plug is removed. Allow the excess oil to
drain out into a waste oil container.
SAE 10W-30
Figure 30 – Checking Oil Level

Adding Engine Oil

Tools required - iGen1200, 2200 & 2500:
Phillips head screwdriver. iGen4500: None.
1. Always operate or maintain the generator on a
flat surface.
2. Stop the engine, if running.
3. Let engine cool down for several minutes
allowing crankcase pressure to equalise.
4. Remove the engine access cover or oil access
cover (see Figure 26, 27 or 28, as applicable).
5. Thoroughly clean around the oil fill plug.
6. Remove oil fill plug.
7. Select the proper engine oil as described in
Engine Oil Specification on page 30.
8. Using the supplied oil funnel, slowly add engine
oil to the engine as shown in Figure 31. Check
the oil level periodically to avoid overfilling.
MAINTENANCE
Figure 31 – Adding Engine Oil
9. Continue to add oil until the oil is at the correct
level. See Checking Engine Oil on page 30.
A simple visual guide is to observe the oil
level relative to the bottom lip of the oil filler
neck in the engine (into which the oil fill plug
is screwed). If the oil reaches the bottom lip,
then it's at the high level. If the oil is above the
bottom lip and flows out of the hole, then it's too
full and the excess must be drained out.
10. Reinstall the oil fill plug and engine or oil access
cover.

Changing Engine Oil

Tools required - iGen1200, 2200 & 2500:
Phillips head screwdriver and oil drain pan or oil
extractor vacuum pump. iGen4500: Oil drain pan or
oil extractor vacuum pump.
1. Stop the engine, if running.
2. Let engine cool down for several minutes
allowing crankcase pressure to equalise.
3. Remove the engine access cover or oil access
cover (see Figure 26, 27 or 28, as applicable).
4. Place oil pan or other suitable container under
the oil fill plug.
5. With a damp rag, thoroughly clean around the oil
fill plug.
6. Remove the oil fill plug. Once removed, place
the oil fill plug on a clean surface.
Figure 32 – Draining the Engine Oil
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