Only high-quality detergent oils classified for service SF,
SG, SH, SJ or higher are recommended. DO NOT use
special additives.
Climate determines proper engine oil viscosity. See
chart to select correct viscosity.
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
Inspect Engine Oil Level
WARNING
Risk of burns. Allow engine to cool before
draining oil or coolant. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.
Inspect engine oil level prior to each use, or every 8
hours of operation.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill.
3. See Figure 4-1. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick
clean.
Figure 4-1. Engine Oil Fill
4. Screw dipstick into filler neck. Remove dipstick and
verify oil level is within safe operating range. See Figure
4-2.
Figure 4-2. Safe Operating Range
Owner's Manual for Petrol Generator
SAE 30
5. Add recommended engine oil as necessary.
6. Replace oil fill cap and hand-tighten.
NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill location. It
is only necessary to use one oil fill point.
Change Engine Oil
WARNING
Accidental start-up. Disconnect spark plug wires when
working on unit. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
When using generator under extreme, dirty, dusty
conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change oil more
frequently.
NOTE: Don't pollute. Conserve resources.Return used
oil to collection centers. Change oil while engine is still
warm from running, as follows:
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
3. Clean area around oil fill, and oil drain plug.
4. Remove oil fill cap.
5. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into a
suitable container.
6. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely.
7. Slowly pour oil into oil fill opening until oil level is
between L and H marks on dipstick. DO NOT overfill.
8. Install oil fill cap, and finger tighten.
9. Wipe up any spilled oil.
10. Properly dispose of oil in accordance with all
applicable regulations.
Air Filter
Engine will not run properly and may be damaged if run
with a dirty air filter. Service air filter more frequently in
.
dirty or dusty conditions.
To service air filter:
1. See Figure 4-3. Turn knob (A) and remove air filter
cover (B).
2. Wash in soapy water. Squeeze filter (C) dry in clean
cloth (DO NOT TWIST).
3. Clean air filter cover before re-installing it.
NOTE: To order a new air filter, contact the
nearest authorized service center at +1 (855)
801-0798.
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