Changing/Adding Oil - Sportsman GEN2000I Instruction Manual

Changing/Adding Oil

The oil level in this generator should be checked before each use. When the oil level is low, add oil until the level is sufficient to operate this generator.
To drain the oil from this generator:
The oil should be changed after the first 20 hours of operation. The oil should then be changed every 6 months, or for every 100 hours of use time, or
when it has become contaminated with water and/or dirt.
Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and complete draining.
1. Loosen the cover screw and remove the maintenance cover. (Fig 11A)
2. Remove the oil filler cap (Fig 11B).
3. Drain dirty oil into a container.
4. Refill with the recommended oil, and check the oil level.
5. Reinstall the maintenance cover and tighten the cover screw securely.
6. Engine oil capacity: 13.5 ounces
7. Wash your hands with soap and water after handling used oil.
NOTE: Never dispose of used motor oil in the trash, down a drain or on the ground. Put oil in a sealed container and contact your local
recycling center or auto garage to arrange oil disposal.
To add oil to the engine crankcase:
1. Confirm that this generator is on a level surface.
2. Unscrew the oil filler/dipstick cap from the engine as illustrated in Figure 11 above.
3. Using a funnel, add high detergent motor oil to fill the engine crankcase to the correct quantity. SAE10W-30 oil is recommended for general use.
When the engine crankcase is full, the oil level should reach the lower lip of the oil filling opening as shown in Figure 12.
Model GEN2000I Oil Capacity
Model GEN2000I Oil Type Recommended
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Figure 11 - Checking the Oil
13.5 ounces
High Detergent Motor Oil, SAE10W-30
(Fig 11A)
Figure 12 - Adding Oil
(Fig 11B)
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