Initial Use Instructions; Engine Oil - Honda EB10000 Owner's Manual

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 maintenance cover.
3. Remove the oil filler cap and oil level dipstick.
4. Add enough oil to bring the oil level to the upper limit mark on the oil
dipstick. SAE 10W-30 API service category SJ or later (or equivalent) is
recommended for general use; for additional recommendations (see
page 18).
Maximum oil capacity:
Without oil filter replacement: approximately 1.6 US qt (1.5 L)
With oil filter replacement: approximately 1.8 US qt (1.7 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 level dipstick and filler cap.
6. Close the maintenance cover.
MAINTENANCE COVER
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT
OIL FILLER CAP
OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK
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