Product Manual

STEP 1 - ADD/CHECK OIL
The generator is shipped without oil. A proper amount of oil must be added before operating the generator for the
first time. For subsequent operation, the oil level should be checked before each use or after every 8 hours of opera-
tion. This is a critical step for proper engine starting to ensure that the engine crankcase contains sufficient lubricant.
The oil capacity of the engine crankcase is 11.8 fl. ounces.
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GENERATOR PREPARATION
CAUTION: The following section describes the necessary steps to prepare the generator for use. If af-
ter reading this section, you are unsure about how to perform any of the steps please call [phone]
M-F 8-5 CST for customer service. Failure to perform these steps properly can damage the generator
or shorten its life.
Oil Dipstick
Oil
Dipstick
Lower Level
Fill Line
Upper Level
Fill Line
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-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30
-20 0 20 40 60 80 100
40
°F
°C
Synthetic 5W-30
30
10W-30
• 30W, 4-stroke engine oil for temperatures above 40°F.
• 10W-30 engine oil for temperatures between 0°F - 40°F.
• Synthetic 5W-30 engine oil for all temperature ranges.
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
Fig. 3
Select good quality detergent oil bearing
the American Petroleum Institute (API)
service classifications SJ, SL, or SM (syn-
thetic oils may be used). Select the SAE
viscosity grade of oil from “Engine Oil
Recommendations” (Fig. 1) that matches
the expected operating temperature.
To ll oil, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the generator is shut off.
Place the generator on a level surface.
NOTE: Tilting the generator to assist in
filling will cause oil to flow into the engine
areas and will cause damage. Keep the
generator level!
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
2. Remove the dipstick from the engine (Fig. 2).
3. Using an oil funnel or appropriate dispenser, slowly add oil into the
oil fill. Fill the crank case to the upper fill line so you can visually see the
oil coming up the oil fill threads (Fig. 3). The oil capacity of the engine
crankcase is 11.8 fl. ounces. Be careful not to overfill the unit.
4. Reinstall the oil dipstick and wipe clean any spilled oil with a dry rag.
To check/add oil, follow these steps:
1. Remove and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Insert the dipstick into
the oil fill opening without screwing it in.
2. Remove the dipstick to check the oil mark on the dipstick. Add oil if
the oil mark covers less than one half of the dipstick.
3. Slowly add oil and repeat step 2 until the oil mark reaches to the top of
dipstick (or when you can see the oil coming up the oil fill threads). Do
not over fill the crankcase.
4. Wipe clean any oil leaks and firmly tighten the dipstick.