Engine Oil Change - Honda EM5000SX Owner's Manual

SERVICING YOUR GENERATOR

ENGINE OIL CHANGE

Drain the oil while the engine is warm to assure rapid and complete draining.
1. Place a suitable container below the engine to catch the used oil, and then
remove the oil filler cap/dipstick, 12×15 mm drain plug, and sealing washer.
2. Allow the used oil to drain completely, and then reinstall the 12×15 mm drain
plug and a new sealing washer. Tighten the plug securely.
Torque: 16.3 lbf·ft (22.1 N·m, 2.25 kgf·m)
3. With the generator in a level position, fill with the recommended oil to the
upper limit on the oil filler cap/dipstick (see page 18).
Maximum oil capacity: 1.2 US qt (1.1 L)
4. Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick securely.
OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
Wash your hands with soap and water after handling used oil.
Improper disposal of engine oil can be harmful to the environment. If you change
your own oil, please dispose of it properly. Put it in a sealed container, and take it to a
recycling center. Do not discard it in a trash bin, dump it on the ground, or pour it
down a drain.
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SEALING
WASHER
(Replace)
12×15 mm
OIL DRAIN PLUG
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT