Changing Engine Oil; Greasing Wheel Bearings - Generac GC3000C Manual Del Propietário

Maintenance

Changing Engine Oil

WARNING
Accidental start-up. Before servicing or detangling, shut
down unit, allow to cool, remove keys, and disconnect spark
plug wire(s). Failure to do so could result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage.
WARNING
Risk of burns. Allow engine to cool before
draining oil or coolant. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Skin irritation. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with
used motor oil. Used motor oil has been shown to cause
skin cancer in laboratory animals. Thoroughly wash
exposed areas with soap and water.
CAUTION
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
NOTE: Drain oil when engine is warm. Warm oil drains
more completely.
1. Set the machine on a level surface.
2. Place a suitable container under the right side of
the unit between the wheels.
3. See Figure 4-1. Remove oil fill/dipstick (A) located
on the left side of the machine.
A
Figure 4-1. Engine Oil Fill Location (left side)
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4. See
mm wrench and allow used oil to drain through
drain hole (C) and into waste container.
NOTE: Allow oil to drain completely.
(000415)
(000139)
Figure 4-2. Engine Oil Drain Hole and Plug
(000210)
5. Install oil drain plug.
6. Fill with recommended oil. See
Oil.
7. Install oil dipstick/fill cap.

Greasing Wheel Bearings

(000135)
1. See
(A) on both wheel.
Figure 4-3. Greasing Wheel Bearings
2. Apply no more than three pumps of quality general-
purpose lithium grease with a hand-pumped
grease gun to the grease fitting on each wheel.
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Figure 4-2. Remove drain plug (B) with a 10
B
(right side)
Figure 4-3. Wipe all dirt from grease fittings
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Adding Engine
A
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