Pre-Operation Checks - Makita G2800R Instructions For Use Manual

4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

CHECK ENGINE OIL.
Before checking or refilling oil, be sure
generator is located on stable and level
surface with engine stopped.
Remove oil filler cap and check the
engine oil level.
If oil level is below the lower level line,
refill with suitable oil (see table) to
upper level line. Do not screw in the
oil filler cap when checking oil level.
Change oil if contaminated.
(See "How-To" Maintenance.)
Oil capacity
Model
G2800R
G4100R,G4101R
G6100R,G6101R
Recommended engine oil :
Use 4-stroke automotive detergent
oil of API service class SE or
higher grade (SG, SH or SJ is
recommended). SAE 10W-30 or
10W-40 is recommended for
general, all-temperature use. If
single viscosity oil is used, select
the appropriate viscosity for the
average temperature in your area.
Upper level
0.17 US-gal. (0.65 liter)
0.26 US-gal. (1.0 liter)
0.32 US-gal. (1.2 liter)
OIL GAUGE
(OIL FILLER)
OIL FILLER NECK
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
5W
Single grade
Multigrade
Ambient
temperature
6
UPPER LEVEL
10W
20W
#20
#30
10W-30
10W-40
LOWER
LEVEL
#40