Generac Power Systems RG10090 Owner's Manual page 33

Figure 5-6.
FULL
Figure 5-6. Oil Level Dipstick Full Mark
NOTE: Observe oil level on both sides of oil dip-
stick. The lower of the two readings is the correct
oil level measurement.
8. If necessary, remove oil fill cap and slowly add oil.
Do not fill above "FULL" mark on oil dipstick.
9. Install oil dipstick and oil fill cap.
10. Install negative (-) battery cable (black) onto nega-
tive battery (-) terminal.
11. Pull up rubber flap covering fuse holder and install
7.5 amp fuse.
12. Press MANUAL on control panel to start engine.
13. Allow engine to run for one minute.
14. Press OFF on control panel to shut down engine. A
red LED illuminates to verify system is OFF.
15. Return to step 1.
NOTE: The most common reasons for inaccurate
oil level readings are:
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Replacing Lubricating Oil and Oil Filter
Skin Irritation. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with
used motor oil. Used motor oil has been shown to cause
skin cancer in laboratory animals. Thoroughly wash ex-
posed areas with soap and water.
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NOTE: Complete this procedure once yearly, or every
200 hours of operation, whichever comes first.
Proceed as follows to replace lubricating oil and oil filter:
Figure 5-7.
• Reading oil dipstick before oil has fully
drained into oil pan.
• Inserting and removing oil dipstick too
quickly.
• Reading oil dipstick when it has not been fully
seated in oil dipstick tube.
• Reading only the high level side of oil
dipstick.
16. Inspect oil drain hose for leaks. Inspect oil drain
hose for nicks, cuts, tears, or general deterioration.
Replace as necessary.
17. Pull up rubber flap covering fuse holder and re-
move 7.5 amp fuse.
18. Remove negative (-) battery cable (black) from
negative battery (-) terminal.
WARNING
Risk of burns. Allow engine to cool before
draining oil or coolant. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
1. See Figure 5-7. Remove oil drain hose from hold-
ing clamp (C).
Figure 5-7. Oil Drain Hose Holding Clamp
2. Use one wrench to hold hex on oil drain hose fitting
(to prevent rotation), and use second wrench to re-
move oil drain plug.
Maintenance
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