Use and Care Guide

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Cylinder Head - Clean
Only qualified service personnel should perform
this maintenance procedure. Contact your local
service center to schedule this maintenance.
Engine Oil Level – Check
Always check the engine oil with the generator
on a level surface and with the engine stopped.
1. Open engine access door. Remove the
oil level gauge (1) and wipe clean.
2. Check the oil level by re-inserting the oil
level gauge.
3. If the oil level is low (2), remove the oil
filler cap (4) and add the recommended
engine oil, using the articulated funnel
supplied, until the oil level reaches the
upper mark (3) 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 (4) and oil level gauge (1), and
close the engine access door.
No
te: Non-detergent and 2-stroke engine oils will
damage the engine and must not be used.
Engine Oil and Oil Filter – 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 and open the
oil drain valve (1). Remove the oil
drain hose from the cap (2) to drain the
oil.
3. Use an oil filter socket to remove the oil
filter (3). Discard the used oil filter
according to local regulations.
4. Apply clean oil to the seal of the new oil
filter. Install the new oil filter. Tighten the
oil filter to 10 ± 1.5 lb ft (14 ± 2Nm).
5. Close the oil drain valve (1) and
reattach the oil drain to the cap (2).
6. Refill the oil, using the articulated
funnel supplied, and check the oil level.
Refer to Engine Oil Level – Check.
7. Install and tighten the oil filler cap.
8. Dispose of the used oil properly.
9. Start the engine for a brief period and
check for leaks.
10. Stop the engine and check the oil level.
Refer to Engine Oil Level – Check.
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.
Recommended Lubricant Viscosities for
Ambient Temperature
Oil Viscosities
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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
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