Operating Guide

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Inspect Engine Oil Level
WARNING: Risk of burns. Allow engine to cool
before draining oil or coolant. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury. (000139)
Inspect engine oil level prior to each use, or every eight
hours of operation.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Remove screws and side cover.
3. Clean area around oil fill.
4. Remove oil fill cap/oil dipstick and wipe oil dipstick
clean (Fig. N).
Fig. N
5. Insert oil dipstick into oil filler neck. Do not screw it
in (Fig. O).
Fig. O
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6. Remove oil dipstick and verify oil level is within safe
operating range.
7. Add recommended engine oil as necessary.
NOTE: Verify oil level often during filling process to prevent
overfilling.
8. Install oil fill cap/oil dipstick and hand-tighten.
NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill location. It is
only necessary to use one oil fill point.
9. Install side panel and screws.
Change Engine Oil
WARNING: Accidental start-up. Disconnect spark
plug wires when working on unit. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury. (000141)
When using generator under extreme, dirty, or dusty
conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change oil more
frequently.
NOTE: Don’t pollute. Conserve resources. Return used oil to
coll
ection centers.
Change oil while engine is still warm from running, as
follows:
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Remove screws, side cover, and spark plug cover.
3. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
and place spark plug wire where it cannot contact
spark plug.
4. Clean area around oil fill and oil drain plug.
5. Remove oil fill cap/oil dipstick and wipe oil dipstick
clean.
6. Tip unit and drain oil completely into a suitable con-
tainer.
7. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely.
8. Insert funnel into oil fill opening (Fig. P). Add rec-
ommended engine oil as necessary.
Fig. P
9. Remove funnel and insert oil dipstick into oil filler
neck. Do not screw in. (Fig. O)
10. Remove oil dipstick and verify oil level is within safe
operating range.
NOTE: Verify oil level often during filling process to prevent
overfilling.
11. Install oil fill cap/oil dipstick and hand-tighten.
12. Wipe up any spilled oil.
13. Connect spark plug wire.
14. Install side panel, screws, and spark plug cover.
15. Dispose of used engine oil in accordance with all
applicable regulations.
Air Filter
Engine will not run correctly and may be damaged if run
with a dirty air filter. Service air filter more frequently in
dirty or dusty conditions.
To service air filter (Fig. Q):
1. Remove bolt
A
and remove air filter cover.
2. Wash filter
B
in soapy water. Squeeze dry in clean
cloth (DO NOT TWIST).
3. Clean air filter cover before installation.
4. Install side cover and screws.
NOTE: To order a new air filter, contact the nearest Service
Center.
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