Service manual

3. Maintenance 9-2013
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.
3.5.3.2 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.
3.5.4 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.
2. Make sure the oil drain hose is connected to the oil drain valve and open the drain valve.
Reclose the valve when oil stops draining.
3. Spin off the oil filter canister and clean the filter mounting surface on the engine block.
Remove the old gasket if it remains.
4. Make sure the gasket is in place on the new filter and apply a thin film of clean oil to the
gasket. Spin the new filter on until the gasket just touches the block. Turn it an additional
1/2 to 3/4 turn. Do not over tighten.
5. Refill with 67 oz (2 liters) of 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.
6. Start and run for 30 seconds.
7. Shut the engine off and wait 5 minutes.
8. Add more oil slowly, to bring the oil level to the FULL mark on the dipstick.
9. Dispose of the used oil and oil filter according to local environmental regulations.
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