Remove Contents From Carton; Add Engine Oil - Generac Power Systems G0082500 Owner's Manual

NOTE: Continuous tripping of the circuit pro-
tector may cause damage to generator or
equipment.
Push the button of the protector to reset the
circuit protector.

Remove Contents from Carton

1. Open carton completely by cutting each
corner from top to bottom.
2. Remove and verify carton contents prior to
assembly. Carton contents should contain
the following:
TABLE 3. Accessories
Item
Main Unit
Owner's Manual
Engine Oil
Oil Funnel
DC Charging Cable
Tool Kit
Service Warranty
Emissions Warranty
3. Call Generac Customer Service at 1-888-
GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) with the unit
model and serial number for any missing
carton contents.
4. Record model, serial number, and date of
purchase on front cover of this manual.

Add Engine Oil

Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
NOTE: The generator is shipped without oil in
the engine. Add oil slowly and verify oil level
often during filling process to ensure overfilling
does not occur.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Remove screws and side cover. See
ure 2-6.
Figure 2-6. Remove Side Cover
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
CAUTION
(000135)
3. Clean area around oil fill cap.
4. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
See
Qty.
1
5. Insert funnel into oil fill opening. Add rec-
ommended engine oil as necessary. Cli-
1
mate
1
viscosity. See chart to select correct vis-
cosity.
1
NOTE: Use petroleum based oil (supplied) for
1
engine break-in before using synthetic oil.
1
.
1
1
6. To check oil level, remove funnel and
insert dipstick into oil filler neck without
screwing it in. See
Fig-
Figure 2-8. Safe Operating Range
7. Remove dipstick and verify oil level is
within safe operating range.
NOTE: Verify oil level often during filling pro-
cess to ensure overfilling does not occur.
8. Install oil fill cap/dipstick and hand-tighten.
9. Replace side cover and screws.
002542
Figure 2-7.
Figure 2-7. Remove Dipstick
determines proper
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
Figure
002404
engine oil
SAE 30
000399
2-8.
001792
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