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9-2015 6. Maintenance
Changing Engine Oil and Oil Filter
WARNING
Toxic Hazard
State and federal agencies have determined that contact with used engine oil
can cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.
Avoid skin contact and breathing of vapors. Use rubber gloves and wash
exposed skin. Accidental or remote starting of the generator set can cause
severe personal injury or death. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable
and place the control switch in its OFF position before starting work.
NOTICE
If the oil and/or oil filter are not reused, dispose of them in accordance with
local environmental regulations.
NOTICE
Change the engine oil and filter when the engine is not running and is out of
Auto mode.
NOTICE
Change the oil more often in hot and dusty environments.
NOTICE
CPG highly recommends that any service or maintenance work be performed
by qualified technicians.
1. Before changing the oil, the generator set should be operated until the water
temperature is approximately 140 °F (60 °C).
2. Turn off the generator set.
3. Drain the oil.
4. Remove the oil filter, and clean the filter mounting surface on the engine block.
Remove the old gasket if it remains.
5. Make sure the gasket is in place on the new filter and apply a thin film of clean
oil to the gasket. Install the new filter until the gasket just touches the block.
Turn it an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn. Do not over-tighten.
6. Close the oil drain valve.
7. Refill with oil until full.
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.
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