Engine Maintenance - DeWalt DXGNI 2200 Instruction Manual

Maintenance
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Low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) may be used to
blow away dirt. Inspect cooling air slots and openings on
generator. These openings must be kept clean and unob-
structed.
DO NOT use a garden hose to clean
NOTICE:
generator. Water can enter engine fuel
system and cause problems. If water enters generator
through cooling air slots, some water will be retained in
voids and crevices of rotor and stator winding insulation.
Water and dirt buildup on generator internal windings will
decrease insulation resistance of windings.

Engine Maintenance

Accidental start-up. Disconnect spark
WARNING
plug wires when working on unit. Fail-
ure to do so could result in death or serious injury.
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Engine Oil Recommendations
All oil should meet minimum American Petroleum Insti-
tute (API) Service Class SJ, SL or better. Use no special
additives. Select the oil's viscosity grade according to the
expected operating temperature (also see chart).
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Above 40° F, use SAE 30
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Below 40° F and down to 10° F, use 10W-30
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All temperatures, use synthetic 5W-30
Use petroleum based oil for engine break-in (30 hours)
before using synthetic oil.
10W- 30
S yn th et i c 5W- 3 0
Any attempt to crank or start the
CAUTION
engine before adding the recom-
mended type and quantity of engine oil can result in
engine damage.
Inspect engine oil level prior to each use, or every 8
hours of operation.
Place generator on a level surface.
1.
Remove screws (A) and side cover. Slide off spark plug
2.
cover (B).
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Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
3.
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
Clean area around oil fill.
4.
Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
5.
Insert dipstick into filler neck without screwing it in. Verify oil
6.
level is within safe operating range as shown.
Add recommended engine oil as necessary. See
7.
Engine Oil
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Replace oil fill cap and hand-tighten.
8.
Connect spark plug wire.
9.
Install side cover and screws.
10.
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