Pre-Operation Check; Engine Oil - Honda EB11000 Owner's Manual

PRE-OPERATION CHECK
ENGINE OIL
Check the oil level BEFORE EACH
USE with the generator on a level
surface and the engine stopped.
Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets
or exceeds the requirements for
API service classification SJ. Al-
ways check the API SERVICE label
on the oil container to be sure
it
in-
cludes the letters SJ.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
-20
0
20
40 60
80
100°F
I 1 I
I 1 I 1 1
-30 -20
-10
0 10 20 30
40°C
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
SAE IOW-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.
Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service
life. Non detergent and 2-stroke engine oils will damage the engine
and are not recommended.
1. Position generator on a flat, level surface.
2.Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
3.Fully insert the dipstick, then remove it t o check the oil level.
4.lf the level is near or below the lower limit mark on the dipstick,
remove the oil filler cap
,
and fill with the recommended oil to the
upper limit mark.
W I
5.Reinstall the dipstick and filler cap.
OIL LEVEL
DIPSTICK
OIL FILLER CAP
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