3.3 Replacing the Engine Oil
Do not drain the engine oil immediately after the generator is switched off. The oil
Warning
temperature will be very high. Please take care not to get scalded when draining the oil.
1. Place the generator on a level plane, start it up and keep it running for several minutes to increase
its temperature. Then turn it off. Turn the Engine Switch and the fuel cap breather knob to "OFF".
2. Turn the maintain cover knob to
3. Unscrew the lid and oil dipstick.
4. Place the oil basin under the generator and tilt the generator. The oil will drain quickly.
Tips: Improper disposal of engine oil may harm the environment. If you replace the engine oil yourself,
please dispose of the used oil properly. Store the used oil in a sealed container and take it to your
nearest oil recycling center. Do not pour it into any trash can, onto the ground or into the sewer.
5. Place the generator in its original horizontal state.
Do not tilt the generator when adding engine oil to prevent damage to the generator due to
Caution
adding excessive oil.
6. Refill the oil to the proper level.
7. Wipe the oil dipstick clean and remove any spilled oil.
Prevent any foreign objects from entering the inside of the engine.
Warning
8. Tighten the oil dipstick and lid.
9. Reinstall the maintenance cover and turn the knob to Closed.
3.4 Air Filter
1. Turn the maintain cover knob to
2. Take off the screws and the air filter cover.
3. Take off the foam filter element.
4. Clean the foam filter element with soapy water or a nonflammable solvent
and dry it.
5. Add oil to the foam filter element and squeeze out the excess oil. The
foam filter element should be wet but should not drip any oil.
6. Place the foam filter element into the air filter.
Tips: 1. Make sure that the surface of the foam filter element is in close
contact with the air filter, leaving no gap between them.
2. Do not start the generator before reinstalling the air filter as excessive
toxic gas may be produced and foreign objects may enter the engine,
causing wear to the engine block.
7. Install the air filter cover back to its original position and tighten the screws.
8. Reinstall the maintenance cover and turn the knob to Closed.
Caution
Do not twist the foam filter element, to prevent any damage to it.
Wash clean
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and take off the maintenance cover.
and take off the maintenance cover.
Press and air dry
(do not twist)
Removing the air filter cover
Add correct
amount of oil
Press (do not twist)