INITIAL USE INSTRUCTIONS
ENGINE OIL
The generator is shipped WITHOUT OIL in the engine.
1. Place the generator on a level surface.
2. Open the oil maintenance cover.
3. Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Add enough oil to bring the oil level to the upper limit of the oil filler neck.
SAE10W-30 API service category SJ or later (or equivalent) is recommended
for general use; for additional recommendations (see page 12).
Maximum oil capacity: 18 oz (0.55 L)
Do not overfill the engine with oil. If the engine is overfilled, the excess oil
may be transferred to the air cleaner housing and air filter.
5. Reinstall the oil filler cap securely.
6. Close and latch the oil maintenance cover.
OIL FILLER CAP
OIL MAINTENANCE COVER
DIPSTICK
OIL FILLER NECK
UPPER LIMIT
(The oil exists to the
oil filler neck.)
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