Generac Power Systems XD5000E Owner's Manual page 17

Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
SAE 10W
SAE 20W
SAE 10-W30
-4 °F 14 °F 32 °F
(-20 °C) (-10 °C) (0 °C)
Inspect 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.
Inspect engine oil level prior to each use, or
every 8 hours of operation.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill.
3. See Figure 4-1. Remove oil fill cap and
wipe dipstick clean.
Figure 4-1. Engine Oil Fill
4. Screw dipstick into filler neck. Verify oil
level is within safe operating range. See
Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2. Safe Operating Range
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
CAUTION
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SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W
SAE 30
SAE 40
50 °F 68 °F 86 °F
(10 °C) (20 °C) (30 °C)
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5. Add recommended engine oil as neces-
sary.
6. Replace oil fill cap and hand-tighten.
NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill
location. It is only necessary to use one oil fill
point.
Change Engine Oil
Accidental Start-up. Disconnect the negative battery
cable, then the positive battery cable when working
on unit. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
When using generator under extreme, dirty,
104 °F
dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather,
(40 °C)
change oil more frequently.
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NOTE: Don't pollute. Conserve resources.
Return used oil to collection centers.
Change oil while engine is still warm from run-
ning, as follows:
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill, and oil drain
plug.
3. Remove oil fill cap.
4. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil com-
pletely into a suitable container.
5. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely.
6. Slowly pour oil into oil fill opening until oil
level is between the crosshatch marks on
dipstick. DO NOT overfill.
7. Install oil fill cap, and finger tighten.
8. Wipe up any spilled oil.
9. Properly dispose of oil in accordance with
all applicable regulations.
Air Filter
Engine will not run properly and may be dam-
aged if run with a dirty air filter. Service air fil-
ter more frequently in dirty or dusty conditions.
To service air filter:
1. See
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air filter cover.
2. Wash in soapy water. Squeeze filter dry in
clean cloth (DO NOT TWIST).
3. Clean air filter cover before re-installing it.
NOTE: To order a new air filter, contact the
nearest Authorized Service Dealer at 1-888-
GENERAC (1-888-436-3722).
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WARNING
Figure 4-3. Turn knob (A) and remove
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