Pre-Operation Check; Engine Oil - Honda EW140 Owner's Manual

3. PRE-OPERATION CHECK
Check the generator/welder on a level surface with the engine stopped.
Engine Oil
CAUTION: Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and
service life. Nondetergent oils, castor-based oils, and 2-stroke oils are nor
recommended because they have inadequate lubricating characteristics.
Use Honda 4-stroke oil, or an
equivalent high detergent, premium
quality motor oil certified to meet or
exceed U.S. automobile manufac-
turers'
requirements for Service
Classification SG, SF/CC, CD. Motor
oils classified SG, SF/CC, CD will
show this designation on the con-
tainer.
SAE low-30 is recommended for
general, all-temperature use. Other
viscosities shown in the chart may
be used when the average tempera-
ture in your area is within the in-
dicated range.
1. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe
,
-30 -20
-10 0 10 20 30 40°C
Ambient temperature
the dipstick clean. _
. .
2. Check the oil level by inserting the dipstick in the filler neck without
screwing it in.
3. If the level is low, fill to the top of the oil filler neck with the recommend-
ed oil.
NOTE: The Oil Alert System will automatically stop the engine before the
oil level falls below the safe limit. However, to avoid the inconvenience of
an unexpected shutdown, it is advisable to visually inspect the oil level
regularly.
OIL FILLER OIL FILLER
CAP
HOLE
UPPER LEVEL