Use and Care Manual

1-2014 4. Maintenance
4. Reinsert the dipstick
If the engine oil level check shows excessive or insufficient levels of oil (oil level line above the
FULL mark or below the ADD mark), oil must be drained or added. Refer to the following
sections (Drain Oil or Add Oil - as needed) for instructions and guidelines for draining and
adding oil.
4.4.3 Add or Drain Oil
CAUTION
Too much oil can cause high oil consumption. Too little oil can cause severe engine
damage. Keep the oil level between the FULL and ADD marks on the dipstick.
4.4.3.1 Drain Oil
If the oil level is found to be excessive (see Checking Engine Oil Level), oil must be drained
from the engine.
1. Attach one end of the drain hose (shipped loose with the genset) to the oil drain valve
2. Place the other end of the drain hose into an appropriate container.
Refer to local/state regulations to determine the appropriate container for used oil.
3. Open the oil drain valve to release oil from the engine into the appropriate container.
4. Re-check the engine oil level (Checking Engine Oil Level)
Based on the results, add or drain oil.
5. When a sufficient amount of oil has been drained from the system:
a. Close the oil drain valve
b. Remove the drain hose
c. Wipe the oil drain valve clean
d. Dispose of the used oil in accordance with local/state regulations.
4.4.3.2 Add Oil
If the oil level is found to be insufficient (see Checking Engine Oil Level), oil must be added.
1. Add the appropriate amount of oil, based on the engine oil level check performed
beforehand.
2. Re-check the engine oil level (see Checking Engine Oil Level).
Based on the results, add or drain oil.
3. Clean up and dispose of any oil in accordance with local/state regulations.
4.4.4 Changing Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Refer to the Periodic Maintenance Schedule for scheduled engine oil changes and to the
control panel for the oil filter part number. Change oil more often in hot and dusty environments.
1. Run the generator set until warm, shut down and place pan under the end of the oil drain
hose attached to the drain valve.
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