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3. PRE-OPERATDON CMECK
CAUTION:
Be sure to check the generator
on a level surfaci
with the engine
stopped.
1. Check the engine oil level.
CAUTION:
Engine oil is a maljor factor affecting
engine performance
and
service life. Notidetergent
or vegetable oils are not recommended.
Use Honda 4-stroke oil, or an equivalent high detergent,
premium quality
motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile
manufacturers"
requirements
for Service Classification
SG,SF/CC,CD.
Motor oils classi-
fied SG,SF/CC,CD
will show this designation
on the container.
SAE 1 OW-30 is recommended
for general, all-temperature
use. Other
viscosities shown in the chart may be used when the average temperature
in your area is within the indicated range.
Remove the oil filler cap, and wipe the dipstick with a clean reg. Check the
oil level by inserting the dipstick in the filler hole without
screwing it in.
If the oil level is below the end of the dipstick, add oil to the upper !evel
mark on the dipstick.
OIL FILLER
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 still advisable to visually inspect the oil
level regularly.
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100°F
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40°C
Oli
FdER
HOLE
DiP STICK
6
UPPER LEVEL
LbWER LEVEL
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