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6. Maintenance 9-2015
Adding or Draining Oil
WARNING
Hot Surfaces
Contact with hot surfaces can cause severe burns. Wear appropriate PPE
when working on hot equipment and avoid physical contact with hot
surfaces.
WARNING
Hot Engines
Contact with hot engines can cause severe burns. Ensure that the generator
set engine has cooled down before adding or draining the oil.
NOTICE
Too much oil can cause high oil consumption. Too little oil can cause severe
engine damage. Keep the oil level between the High and Low marks on the
dipstick.
Adding Oil
If the oil level is found to be insufficient, oil must be added.
1. Ensure that the oil fill cap area is clean, and prevent debris from entering
the engine.
2. Add the appropriate amount of oil, based on the engine oil level check.
3. Recheck the engine oil level. Based on the results, add or drain oil.
4. Clean up and dispose of any oil in accordance with local/state regulations.
Draining Oil
If the oil level is found to be excessive, oil must be drained from the engine.
1. Detach the oil drain hose from the side of the engine.
2. Place the end of the drain hose into an appropriate container.
Refer to local regulations to determine the appropriate container for used oil.
Open the oil drain valve to release oil from the engine into the appropriate
container.
Recheck the engine oil level. Based on the results, add or drain oil.
When a sufficient amount of oil has been drained from the system:
1. Close the oil drain valve.
2. Wipe the oil drain valve clean.
3. Re-attach the drain hose to the side of the engine.
4. Dispose of the used oil in accordance with local/state regulations.
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