Adding Oil - DuroStar DS4400E User Manual

GENERATOR SETUP (CONTINUED)
Step 3 - Adding Oil
The generator requires engine oil to operate properly. The generator, when new from the package
contains no oil in the crankcase
generator for the first time. This amount is equal to the oil capacity of the engine crankcase:
WARNING: Do not apply engine oils with additives or 2-stroke gasoline engine oils. They don't
have enough lubrication, and may shorten the engine's service life.
SAE
10W-30
5W-30
-20 0 20 40 60
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10
ENVIRONMENTAL TEMPERATURE
20
. You must add the proper amount of oil before operating the
*
Model Number
Engine Oil Capacity
Engine oil recommended: SAE 10W-30. Viscosity varies with
regions and temperatures. Choose your oil viscosity using the
30
chart to the left.
* A small amount of oil from factory testing may be present on
arrival.
80 100 F
20 30 40 C
1.
Add oil
a.
b.
c.
d.
DS4400E
20 fl. oz (0.6L)
Make sure the generator is on a level surface.
Unscrew the oil filler/dipstick cap from the engine .
Using a funnel, add the appropriate amount of oil
into the crankcase. You will know the crankcase is
full when the oil level has reached the lower lip of
the opening you have just poured the oil into.
Replace oil filler cap.
WARNING: DO NOT overfill the crankcase. This
may damage the motor and shorting overall life
of your generator.