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Maintenance
3.1
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
LEVEL
For oil capacities and requirements, see the "Engine Oil
Requirements" section. Check the engine crankcase oil level at
least every eight hours of operation, or before it is used. To check
the engine oil level, proceed as follows (see Figure 3.1):
1.
Be sure the generator is as level as possible.
2.
Remove the dipstick and wipe it dry with a clean, lint-free
cloth.
3.
Install and tighten the dipstick cap; then, remove it again. The
oil level should be at the dipstick "Full" mark.
4.
If necessary, remove the oil fill cap on the rocker cover and
slowly add oil until it reaches the dipstick "Full" mark. DO NOT
FILL ABOVE THE "FULL" MARK.
Never operate the engine with the oil level
below the "Add" mark on the dipstick. Doing
this could damage the engine.
5.
Install and tighten the oil fill cap and the dipstick before oper-
ating the engine.
3.2
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
AND/OR OIL FILTER
Hot oil may cause burns. Allow engine to cool
before draining oil. Avoid prolonged or repeat-
ed skin exposure with used oil. Thoroughly
wash exposed areas with soap.
•
Change the
engine oil after the first 25 hours of operation.
Thereafter, change the oil every 100 operating hours. Change
the oil more frequently if operating consistently under heavy
load or at high ambient temperatures.
•
Change the engine
oil filter after the first 25 hours of operation,
and every 100 operating hours thereafter.
To change the oil and/or oil filter, proceed as follows:
1.
Run the engine until it is thoroughly warmed up (at least five
minutes) then shut OFF the engine.
2.
With the engine still warm from running, remove the oil drain
plug (Figure 3.1). Drain the oil into a suitable container.
3.
After the oil has drained, replace the oil drain plug. (If only
changing the oil, go to step 7.)
4.
With the oil drained, remove the old oil filter by turning it coun-
terclockwise (Figure 3.2).
5.
Apply a light coating of clean engine oil to the gasket of the
new filter.
6.
Screw the new filter on by hand until its gasket lightly contacts
the oil filter adapter. Then, tighten the filter an additional 3/4 to
one turn.
3.
After the oil has drained, replace the oil drain plug. (If only
changing the oil, go to step 7.)
4.
With the oil drained, remove the old oil filter by turning it coun-
terclockwise (Figure 3.2).
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Figure 3.1 — Oil Dipstick/Fill Tube and
Location of Oil Drain Plug
Oil Dipstick
Oil Drain Hose
5.
Apply a light coating of clean engine oil to the gasket of the
new filter.
6.
Screw the new filter on by hand until its gasket lightly contacts
the oil filter adapter. Then, tighten the filter an additional 3/4 to
one turn.
7.
Remove the dipstick and fill crankcase with the proper
type and amount of recommended oil (see "Engine Oil
Requirements"). The engine crankcase can hold about 1.8
liters or 1.9 quarts with oil filter change. DO NOT FILL ABOVE
THE "FULL" MARK.
8.
Install and tighten the dipstick before operating the engine.
9.
Start the engine and check for leaks.
10. Dispose of used oil at a proper collection center.
Check the oil level and fill to the "FULL" mark after checking for
leaks. The filter will retain some oil.
Figure 3.2 — Engine Oil Filter
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