Product Manual

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Caterpillar: Confidential Green
Engine Oil – Change
1. Operate the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature. Stop the engine and use
a suitable container to collect the used oil.
2. Unscrew the 2 fasteners (1) at the top of the side
panel. Note that they are captive fasteners and
cannot be removed from the side panel.
3. Pull the captive fasteners in the direction shown
(2) to release the top of the side panel.
4. Pull the panel until the hidden fasteners (3) are
pulled apart.
Important, stop pulling once the fasteners (3) are
pulled apart, otherwise the tabs at the bottom on the
side panel could be damaged.
5. To remove the side panel completely, lift off in a
vertical direction (4) to release the bottom tabs.
6. The side panel should be set carefully to the
side with the recoil cord still attached.
7. Carefully place the generator on wooden blocks
to allow an oil drain container to be placed
underneath the rubber grommet (5).
8. Remove the rubber grommet (5).
9. Unscrew the oil drain plug (6) and drain all the
engine oil into the container.
10. Replace the oil drain plug and rubber grommet.
11. Clean up any excess oil.
12. REFILL the oil, using the funnel (supplied) and
check the oil level. Refer to Engine Oil Level –
Check.
13. Install and tighten the oil level gauge.
14. Reattach the side panel in reverse order to
removal.
15. Dispose of the used oil properly.
16. Start the engine for a brief period and check for
leaks.
17. Stop the engine and check the oil level. Add oil if
level indicates it is needed. Refer to Engine Oil
Level – Check.
Engine Valve Lash – Inspect/Adjust
Only qualified service personnel should perform this
maintenance procedure. Contact your local service
center to schedule this maintenance.
Fuel Line – Replace
Only qualified service personnel should perform this
maintenance procedure. Contact your local service
center to schedule this maintenance.
Fuel Tank Cap and Strainer – Clean
Wipe off the fuel cap (1) and surrounding area before
removing the fuel cap. Wiping off the fuel cap and
surrounding area before removing the fuel cap helps
to reduce the amount of contaminants allowed into
the fuel system.
If there is a build-up of debris in the fuel strainer (2),
remove the strainer and rinse out the strainer. Allow
the strainer to dry before installing the strainer.
Spark Arrestor - Inspect/Clean/Replace
Hot Surface
Hot parts or hot components can cause burns or
personal injury. Do not allow hot parts or
components to contact your skin. Use protective
clothing or protective equipment to protect your
skin.
DO NOT perform this maintenance procedure until
the muffler has cooled.
This unit has a spark arrestor fitted to the exhaust
outlet of the muffler. The spark arrestor should be
cleaned with a soft wire brush after every 50 hours or
3 months of use. The spark arrestor should be