4.4 Oil filling and checking
NOTE: The generator is delivered without oil. Do not attempt to start the
generator without adding oil in the engine first!
1. The generator has to be on a perfectly flat surface and levelled, to avoid an
error in the oil level reading.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 screws and open the access window
according to image A.
3. Remove the cap with oil level as shown in the image B below.
4. Put the oil into the engine until reach the upper limit of the level.
The estimated amount of oil to reach a correct level is 1.1L.
Preferably use a synthetic engine oil SAE5W40 with API "SJ" (USA) or ACEA "A3"
(EUROPE) or more updated (see container specifications). This oil will give
excellent results in variable climates such as continental Europe, both in winter
and summer.
NOTE: The engine may consume a bit of oil during its running. Therefore,
before each running, always check oil level and refill if necessary.
NOTE: Never use oils that are old, dirty, in poor condition or without
specifications (grade and quality). Do not mix different types of oils.
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