PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
Engine Oil
Before checking or refilling oil, be sure generator is located on stable
and level surface with engine stopped.
1. Remove oil dipstick and check the engine oil level.
2. If oil level is below the lower level line, refill with suitable oil to
upper level line. Do not screw in the oil dipstick when checking oil
level. Do not over fill.
3. Change oil if contaminated.
4. Check engine oil level before starting each time thereafter.
Use no special additives. Select the oil's viscosity grade according to
the expected operating temperature (see chart)
From -4°F/-20°C up to 104°F/40°C use SAE 10W30
From -22°F/-30°C up to 95°F/35°C use SAE 5W30
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
5W-30
-20
-10
0
Ambient Temperature
Fueling
Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors
can explode if ignited.
• DO NOT refuel while smoking or near open flame or other
such potential fire hazards.
• Store gasoline only in approved containers, in well ventilated,
unoccupied buildings and away from sparks or flames.
• DO NOT fill the tank while the engine is hot or running, since
spilled fuel could ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or
sparks from ignition.
• DO NOT start the engine near spilled fuel.
• NEVER use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
10W-30
0
10
20
40
WARNING
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30
20
30
60
80
40
C
o
100
F
o
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