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MAINTENANCE
20
Oil Recommendations
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Changing Oil (See Fig 21)
• Place generator on a level surface.
• Run the Generator until the Engine is warm.
• Remove the crankcase dipstick.
• Place an oil pan underneath the oil drainage bolt to collect used oil.
• Remove the oil drainage plug and allow oil to drain completely.
• Reinstall oil drainage plug, tighten securely.
Do not use special additives.
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for the engine. Use the chart to select the best viscosity for the
outdoor temperature range expected.
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Carefully add SAE 10W-30 to empty reservoir until the oil reaches the
outer edge of the oil fill hole (Crankcase Dipstick hole).
• Replace crankcase dipstick.
Oil drainage plug
Fig 21
Oil Fill & Dipstick
-22
-4
14
32
50
68
86
104
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40
SAE 30
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
5W-30
Above 80 F the use of 10W-30 may cause increased oil consumption.
Check oil level more frequently.
Note:
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(4 C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.
C
F
(27 C)
Below 40 F
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