Preparation - Wen 56480iX Instruction Manual

The following section describes the necessary steps to prepare the generator for use. If you are unsure about how
to perform any of the steps please call 1-847-429-9263 M-F 8-5 CST for customer service. Failure to perform these
steps properly can damage the generator or shorten its life.
STEP 1 - ADD / CHECK OIL
The generator is shipped without oil. User must add the proper amount of oil before operating the generator for the
first time. The oil capacity of the engine crankcase is 20.3 fl. oz. (0.60 L).
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
Select good quality detergent oil bearing the American Petroleum Institute (API) service classifications
SJ, SL, or SM (synthetic oils may be used). Select the SAE viscosity grade of oil that matches the
expected operating temperature.
-20 0
°F
°C -20
-30
TO ADD OIL:
1. Place the generator on a level surface. Make sure the engine is
OFF before adding or checking oil.
CAUTION! Keep the generator level. Tilting the generator to
assist in filling will cause oil to flow into the wrong areas of the
engine and cause damage.
1. Open the side panel (to the right of the control panel) by remov-
ing the two screws (Fig. 2 - 1) at the top of the panel. Remove and
wipe the oil dipstick with a clean rag. Insert the dipstick into the
oil fill opening without screwing it in.
2. Remove the dipstick (Fig. 2 - 2) to check the oil mark on the
dipstick (Fig. 3). Add oil if the oil mark covers less than one half
of the dipstick.
3. Slowly add oil and repeat step 2 until the oil mark measures
between the upper limit mark and halfway mark of the dipstick. Do
not overfill the crankcase.
4. Wipe clean any oil leaks and firmly tighten the dipstick.
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PREPARATION

10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
20 32 40
10
-10 0
30W
60 80 100
20 30 40
1
CAUTION! For subsequent operation, the oil
level should be checked before each use, or
after every 8 hours of operation. The gen-
erator is equipped with a low-oil sensor and
will not start without a sufficient amount of
oil. Follow the instructions on the next page
to check the oil level.
• 30W Engine Oil
Temperatures above 40°F
• 10W-30 Engine Oil
Temperatures between 0°F - 40°F
• Synthetic 5W-30 Engine Oil
All temperature ranges
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2
Fig. 1
Fig. 2