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3.
PRE-OPERATION
CHECK
Perform the pre-operation
check with the generator on a level surface and the
engine stopped.
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1. Engine Oil
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CAUTION:
Engine oil is a major factor
affecting
engine performance
and
service life. Non detergent
oils, 'castor-based oils, and 2-stroke engine dils are
not recommended
because they have inadequate
lubrictitihg
characteris!ics.
Use Honda 4-stroke oil an equivalent
high-detergent,
premium
quality
motor
oil certified
to meet or exceed U.S. automobil
manufacture's.requirements
for Service Classification
SG-SF/CC-CD.
Motor oils classified SG.SF/CCCD
will show this designation
on the container,
SAE lOW/30
is recommended
for general, all-temperature
use. Other viscosi-
ties shown
in the chart may be used when the average temperature
in your
area is within
the indicated
range.
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1. Remove the oil filler cap and check the oil level.
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2. ,lf the. level is low, fill to the top of the oil filler,neck
with the recornmel
nded oil.
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NOTE:
The Oil Alert
System will automatically
stop the engine before the
oil level fails below the safe limit.
However,.to
avoid the inconvenie,nce
of an
unexpected
shutdown,
it is advisable,to
visually
inspect the oil level regularly.
OIL FILLER
CAP
OIL FILLER
HOLE
-20
,o
20
40
60
80
lOOoF
,
-30
-20
-10.
0
10
20
30
4o"c
Ambient
temperature
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