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20 | Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC
MAINTENANCE
4. Remove the foam air lter from the air cleaner housing
and wash it by submerging the element in a solution
of household detergent soap and warm water. Slowly
squeeze the foam to thoroughly clean.
NOTICE
DO NOT twist or tear the foam air lter element during
cleaning or drying. Only apply slow but rm squeezing
action.
5. Rinse the air lter element by submerging it in fresh water
and squeezing gently. Allow the lter to dry thoroughly.
NOTICE
Do not pollute. Follow the guidelines of the EPA or other
governmental agencies for proper disposal of hazardous
materials. Consult local authorities or reclamation facility.
6. Dip the foam air lter in clean engine oil, then squeeze
out all excess oil. The engine will smoke when started if
too much oil is left in the lter.
7. Install the foam air lter in the housing and lock the air
cleaner cover in place.
8. Install the engine service panel.
Air Filter: Part# 5691
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
CAUTION
Avoid skin contact with engine oil. Wear protective
clothing and equipment. Wash all exposed skin with
soap and water.
NOTICE
Always use the specied engine oil. Failure to use the
specied engine oil can cause accelerated wear and/or
shorten the life of the engine.
When using the generator under extreme, dirty, dusty
conditions or in extremely hot weather, change the oil
more frequently.
Ambient air temperature will affect engine oil performance.
Change the type of engine oil used based on weather
conditions.
-20 0 20 40 60
Ambient temperature
Recommended Engine Oil Type
80 100 120
-28.9
°F
°C -17.8 -6.7 4.4 15.6 26.7 37.8 48.9
10W-30
5W-30 Synthetic
10W-405W-30
Check the engine oil level before each use or every 8
hours of operation.
1. Place the generator on a level surface and allow the
engine to cool for several minutes.
2. Remove the oil access cover.
3. With a damp rag, clean around the oil dipstick.
4. Remove the oil dipstick and wipe the dipstick clean.
5. Screw the dipstick fully into the ller neck. Remove
the dipstick and verify that the oil level is within safe
operating range.
Safe Operating Range
6. If low, add recommended engine oil incrementally and
recheck until the level is between the L and H marks on
the dipstick. DO NOT overll. If over the full mark on
dipstick, drain the oil to reduce oil level to the full mark
on dipstick.
7. Replace the oil dipstick and hand-tighten.
8. Install the oil access cover.