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/dipstick
and wipe dipstick clean.
Figure 4-1. Engine Oil Fill
4. Screw dipstick into filler neck. Oil level is
checked with
Remove dipstick and verify oil level is
within safe operating range. See
2.
Figure 4-2. Safe Operating Range
5. Add recommended engine oil as neces-
sary.
6. Install oil fill cap/dipstick and hand-tighten.
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
SAE 30
(000139)
dipstick
fully installed.
Figure 4-
NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill
location. It is only necessary to use one oil fill
point.
Change Engine Oil
Accidental start-up. Disconnect spark plug wires when
working on unit. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
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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 run-
ning, 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/dipstick.
5. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil com-
pletely into a suitable container.
6. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely.
7. Add recommended engine oil as neces-
sary. See
8. Install oil fill cap/dipstick and hand-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 dam-
aged if run with a dirty air filter. Service air fil-
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ter more frequently in dirty or dusty conditions.
To service air filter:
1. See
air filter cover.
2. Wash in soapy water. Squeeze filter 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 1-888-
GENERAC (1-888-436-3722).
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WARNING
Add Engine
Oil.
Figure
4-3. Turn knob (A) and remove
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