MULTIQUIP DA7000SSA2GH Operation And Parts Manual page 25

Before Starting
1. Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual.
2. Clean the generator, removing dirt and dust, particularly
the engine cooling air inlet. Caution must be taken to
ensure generator is 100% dry before use.
3. Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty,
replace air filter with a new one as required.
4. Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness
Engine Oil Check
1. To check the engine oil level, place the generator on
secure level ground with the engine stopped.
2. Remove the dipstick from its holder (Figure 11) and
wipe clean.
Figure 11. Engine Oil Dipstick Removal
3. Re-Insert dipstick (Figure 12), then remove dipstick
from its holder. Check the oil level shown on the
dipstick.
Figure 12. Engine Oil Dipstick
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INSPECTION/SETUP
4. If the oil level is low, remove the oil filler cap (Figure 13)
and fill to a safe operating level (max) as indicated by
the dipstick. Fill with recommended type oil as listed in
Table 6. Maximum oil capacity is 2.64 quarts (2.5 liters).
Figure 13. Engine Oil Filler Port
Table 6. Oil Type
Temperature
Above 77° F (25° C)
32°~ 77° F
(0° ~ 25° C)
Below 32° F (0° C)
NOTICE
When adding engine oil DO NOT overfill.
Oil Type
SAE 30 or SAE10W-30
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20 or SAE10W-30
SAE 15W-40
SAE 10 or SAE10W-30
SAE 15W-40