Engine Fluid Requirements; Adding Engine Oil - Generac Power Systems Powerwagon Owner's Manual

1. Remove black factory panel insert from control
panel.
2. Insert panel adapter from kit into open hole in con-
trol panel. Verify flange of adapter is secured com-
pletely.
3. Insert meter into panel adapter until it snaps into
place. Meter flange should be flat against the face
of the adapter.
4. See Figure 2-9. Install sensor wire (A) into sensor
wire connector (B) on the back of the hour meter.
B
A
Figure 2-9. Sensor Wire Connection
5. Run the sensor wire from the hour meter to the
handlebar and secure with two cable ties.
6. Route sensor wire toward the spark plug wire fol-
lowing the existing wiring harness. Do not over
tighten cable ties. Trim any excess material from
the cable ties.
7. See Figure 2-10. Wrap sensor wire rightly around
the spark plug wire four or five turns. Secure wire
to itself with a cable tie. Cut and discard unused
wire.
Figure 2-10. Sensor Wire installation
Owner's Manual for Powerwagon
NOTE: Do not place sensor wire on or near a hot sur-
face.

Engine Fluid Requirements

Above 40 °F (4 °C): SAE 30
Engine Oil 10–90 °F (-12–32 °C): 10W-30
40 °F (4 °C) or below: 5W-30
Fuel Unleaded gasoline. Minimum 85 octane rating.

Adding Engine Oil

Fire and explosion risk. Keep spark and flame
away from liquid and vapor. Do not smoke while
using. Doing so could result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage.
Skin irritation. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with
used motor oil. Used motor oil has been shown to cause
skin cancer in laboratory animals. Thoroughly wash
exposed areas with soap and water.
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Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The unit is shipped without oil in
engine. Traces of oil may be in reservoir from factory
testing. Oil must be added prior to initial operation.
Use only the recommended high detergent engine
oil. Refer to the engine owners manual for informa-
tion.
NOTE: Use only SAE 30 high detergent oil. Refer to
engine owner's manual for information. Bed must be
lifted up to access oil and fuel reservoirs.
1. Place unit on a firm, level surface, and verify
engine is cooled.
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