Adding Engine Oil; Changing Engine Oil - Westinghouse 10KPRO Owner's Manual

Adding Engine Oil

1. Always operate or maintain the generator on a flat
surface.
2. Stop engine if running.
3. Let engine sit and cool for several minutes (allow
crankcase pressure to equalize).
4. Thoroughly clean around the oil fill plug.
5. Remove oil fill plug (see Figure 23).
Figure 23 – Oil Fill Plug
6. Select the proper engine oil as specified in Figure
20.
7. Using the supplied funnel and tube, slowly add
engine oil to the engine. Stop frequently to check
the level to avoid overfilling (see Figure 24).
Figure 24 – Adding Engine Oil
8. Continue to add oil until the oil is at the correct
level. See Checking Engine Oil on page 26.
MAINTENANCE

Changing Engine Oil

1. Stop the engine.
2. Let engine sit and cool for several minutes (allow
crankcase pressure to equalize).
3. Place oil pan (or suitable container) under the oil
drain plug and oil filter.
4. With a damp rag, thoroughly clean around the oil
drain plug and oil filter.
5. Turn the oil filter counterclockwise and remove the
filter (see Figure 25).
6. Remove the oil drain plug (see Figure 25). Once
removed, place the oil drain plug on a clean surface.
Figure 25 – Oil Drain Plug and Filter
1 - Oil Filter (Part No.
180389)
7. Allow oil to completely drain.
8. Replace oil drain plug.
9. Apply a light film of clean engine oil to the rubber
gasket on the oil filter.
10. Install the oil filter by hand-turning clockwise until the
rubber gasket contacts the mounting surface. Turn
the filter an additional half turn. Do not overtighten.
11. Fill crankcase with oil following the steps outlined in
Adding Engine Oil on page 27 .
NOTICE
Never dispose of used engine oil by dumping the
oil into a sewer, on the ground, or into groundwater
or waterways. Always be environmentally
responsible. Follow the guidelines of the EPA or
other governmental agencies for proper disposal
of hazardous materials. Consult local authorities or
reclamation facility.
12. Dispose of used engine oil properly.
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2 - Oil Drain Plug
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