Preparing The Generator For Use; Using The Generator For The First Time; Step 1- Add Oil - DuroStar DS4400 Owner's Manual

(11) 12V DC Receptacle- Use for charging 12 Volt automotive-type batteries only.
(12) Oil Filler Cap- Use to Add oil.
(13) Oil Fill and Dipstick- Location for checking and filling engine oil.
(14) Engine Switch- Used to start/stop engine.
(15) Recoil Starter- Pull-cord for starting engine.
(16) Fuel Filter Cup- Traps dirt and water from fuel before it enters the engine.
(17) Fuel valve- Allows fuel to enter engine.
(18) Spark plug- Provides proper engine ignition.
(19) Muffler- Reduces engine noise.

PREPARING THE GENERATOR FOR USE

Using the Generator for the First Time

If you are using the generator for the first time, there are a few steps you must take to prepare
it for operation.

Step 1- Add oil

The generator requires engine oil to operate properly. The generator, when new from the
package, contains no oil in the crankcase. You must add the proper amount of oil before
operating the generator for the first time. This amount, which is equal to the oil capacity of the
engine crankcase, can be found on the chart in figure 1. When filling the engine with oil in the
future, please refer to this chart.
CAUTION:
• Do not apply engine oil with additives or
2-stroke gasoline engine oil, as they
haven't enough lubrication, which may
shorten the engine's service life.
• Engine oil recommended: SAE 10W-30.
As viscosity varies with regions and
temperatures, so the lubricant has to be
selected in accordance with our
recommendation.
To add oil, follow these steps:
Model number
Engine oil capacity
Figure 1- Generator Oil Capacity
DS4400 DS4400E
20 fluid oz.