Wen 56380i Manual page 29

MAINTENANCE
DRAINING/CHANGING OIL
Change the oil according to the Recommended Maintenance Schedule in Fig. 21.
Change the oil MORE OFTEN if operating under heavy load or high ambient temperatures. It is also neces-
sary to drain the oil from the crankcase if it has become contaminated with water or dirt. Changing the oil
when the engine is warm allows for complete drainage.
To change engine oil:
1. With the help of another person, place the generator
on an elevated platform such as table or workbench.
NOTE: To avoid possible oil spills from the carburetor
bowl, drain the carburetor (see page 26) before drain-
ing oil.
2. Turn the oil access cover knob to the unlocked posi-
tion, and remove the cover from the side panel.
3. Prepare an approved gasoline-storage container
and place it below the oil drainage plug (Fig. 30) to
Oil Drainage Oil Fill
catch oil as it drains. Fig. 30
Bolt
4. Unplug the oil drainage plug and allow oil to drain from the engine completely.
5. Reinstall the oil drainage plug after the oil has drained.
NOTE: Never dispose of used engine oil in the trash or down a drain. Please call a local recycling center or
auto garage to arrange proper oil disposal.
6. Unscrew the oil dipstick. Using a funnel or appropriate dispenser, add 18.6 oz. of clean engine oil (see
engine oil recommendations on page 11) into the oil fill until you can see oil coming up the threads of the
oil fill. Do not over fill.
7. Reinstall the oil dipstick and tighten it securely. Wipe clean any oil spillage and reinstall the oil access
cover.
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