Generator Preparation - Wen 56225i Instruction Manual

The following section describes the necessary steps to prepare the generator for use. If you are unsure
about how to perform any of the steps please call 1-(800) 232-1195 M-F 8-5 CST for customer service.
Failure to perform these steps properly can damage the generator or shorten its life.
STEP 1 - ADD / CHECK OIL
The generator is shipped without oil. User must add the proper amount of oil before operating the gen-
erator for the first time. The oil capacity of the engine crankcase is 11.8 fl. oz (0.35 L).
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
Select good quality detergent oil bearing the American Petroleum Institute (API) service classifications
SJ, SL, or SM (synthetic oils may be used). Select the SAE viscosity grade of oil that matches the
expected operating temperature.
• 30W Engine Oil
Temperatures above 40°F
• 10W-30 Engine Oil
Temperatures between 0°F - 40°F
• Synthetic 5W-30 Engine Oil
All temperature ranges
To add oil, follow these steps:
1. Place the generator on a level surface. Make sure the en-
gine is OFF before adding or checking oil.
CAUTION!
Keep the generator level! Tilting the genera-
tor to assist in filling will cause oil to flow into the engine
areas and will cause damage.
2. Using a coin, turn the oil access cover screw 1/4 turn
clockwise, then remove the access cover (Fig. 2 - 1) from
the service panel. Then, unscrew the oil dipstick from the
engine.
3. Using an oil funnel or appropriate dispenser, slowly add
oil into the oil fill, being careful not to overfill the unit. Fill the
crank case to the upper fill line so you can visually see the oil
coming halfway up the oil fill threads (Fig. 3).
4. Reinstall the oil dipstick and firmly tighten it. Wipe clean
any spilled oil.
5. Reinstall the oil access cover. Using a coin, turn the screw
1/4 turn counterclockwise to secure it in place.

GENERATOR PREPARATION

-20
-30 -20
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
0 20 32 40
-10 0
Upper Fill Line
Lower Fill Line
30W
60 80
10 20 30
Fig. 1
100
40
Fig. 2
1
Fig. 3
Dipstick
11