- Honda Portable Generator Owner's Manual

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4. PRE-OPER&TUON CWECK

Engine Oil

CAUTION:

Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life.

Non-detergent

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and vegetable oils are not recommended.

Be sure to.check .the engine on a level surface with the engine stopped.

Use Honda 4-stroke oil or an equivalent high detergent premium quality

motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. auto-mobile manufacturer’s re-

quirements for Service Classification SE or SF. (Motoroils classified SE or

SF will show this designation on the container.)

SAE low-40 is recommended for general, all-temperature use. Other

viscosities shown in the chart may be used when the average temperature

in your area is within the indicated range.

1. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean.

!Z. Insert the dipstick into.the oil filler neck but do not screw it in.

3. If the level is low, fill to the top of the oil filler neck with the recommend-

ed oil.

CAUTION: Running the engine with

engine damage.

OIL FILLER

CAP

HOLE

insufficient oil can cause serious

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Ambient temperature

LEVEL