Engine Oil Level Check; Engine Oil Change - Westinghouse WGEN5300DFC User Manual

MAINTENANCE
4. Make sure the air filter and rubber cap are correctly
installed. Install the air filter cover and secure it in place
with the cover clips.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK

Avoid skin contact with engine oil. Wear protective
clothing and equipment. Wash all exposed skin with
soap and water.
ALWAYS use the specified engine oil. Failure to use the
specified engine oil can cause accelerated wear and/or
shorten the life of the engine.
When using the generator under dirty, dusty conditions or
in extremely hot weather, change the oil more frequently.
Ambient air temperature will affect engine oil performance.
Change the type of engine oil used based on weather
conditions.
Check the engine oil level before each use or every 8
hours of operation.
1. Place the generator on a level surface and allow the
engine to cool for several minutes.
2. With a damp rag, clean around the oil dipstick.
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3. Remove the oil dipstick and wipe the dipstick clean.
4. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck without screwing
it in. Remove the dipstick and verify that the oil level
is within safe operating range between the low (L) and
high (H) marks on the dipstick.
5. If low, add recommended engine oil incrementally and
recheck until the level is between the L and H marks on
the dipstick. DO NOT overfill. If over the H mark on the
dipstick, drain the oil to reduce the oil level to the full
mark.
6. Replace the oil dipstick and hand-tighten.

ENGINE OIL CHANGE

When using the generator under dirty, dusty conditions or
in extremely hot weather, change the oil more frequently.
Change the oil while the engine is still warm from operation.
1. Place the generator on a level surface and allow the
engine to cool for several minutes.
2. With a damp rag, clean around the oil dipstick. Remove
the dipstick and wipe clean.
3. Place an oil pan (or suitable container) under the oil
drain bolt.
4. Using a 10mm wrench, remove the oil drain bolt and
allow the oil the to drain.