Use and Care Guide

15
Engine Oil Level – Check
Always check the engine oil with the generator
on a level surface and with the engine stopped.
1. Remove the oil filler cap (1) and wipe the
oil level gauge (2) to clean it.
2. Check the oil level by inserting the oil
level gauge into the filler neck. Do not
screw the oil filler cap in when checking
the oil level.
3. If the oil level is low (5), add the
recommended engine oil until the oil level
reaches the upper mark (4) on the oil
level gauge. Use the chart below to
determine which viscosity oil to use.
4. After adding oil, install and tighten the oil
filler cap.
Note: Non-detergent and 2-stroke engine oils will
damage the engine and must not be used.
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. Remove the oil filler cap (1) and drain
plug (3) to drain the oil.
3. Reinstall the drain plug and tighten to
18 ± 2 lb ft (24 ± 3Nm).
4. Refill the oil and check the oil level.
Refer to Engine Oil Level – Check.
5. Install and tighten the oil filler cap.
6. Dispose of the used oil properly.
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.
Recommended Lubricant Viscosities for
Ambient Temperature
Oil Viscosities
o
C
o
F
Min
Max
Min
Max
SAE 0W-40
-40
40
-40
104
SAE 5W-40
-30
50
-22
122
SAE 10W-30
-18
40
0
104
SAE 15W-40
-10
50
14
122
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
1
2
3
4
5