Operating Guide
MAINTENANCE AND CARE (CONTINUED)
Changing the oil
Worn out or dirty oil does not cool the generator properly and can lead to catastrophic engine
damage.
In addition to regular oil changes, it is necessary to drain the oil from the crankcase if it has
become contaminated with water or dirt.
Remove drain plug
Drain oil
Replace drain plug
Using a 10 mm hex wrench, unscrew the oil drain plug, which
is located on the crankcase underneath the oil ller/dipstick
cap.
Allow all the oil to drain from the generator.
Drain oil into an approved oil disposal container. Contact
your local auto parts store for information on oil disposal.
Replace the oil drain plug and tighten with a 10 mm hex
wrench.
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Checking the oil
Check the oil
The generator is equipped with an automatic shuto to
protect it from damage due to low oil. Nonetheless, you
should check the oil level of the engine before each use to
ensure that the engine crankcase has a sucient amount.
To check the oil level:
a. Make sure the generator is on a level surface.
b. Unscrew the oil ller/dipstick cap.
c. With a dry cloth, wipe the oil o of the stick on the
inside of the cap.
d. Insert the dipstick as if you were replacing the
cap and then remove again. There should now be
oil on the stick. If there is no oil on the stick, or oil
only at the very end of the stick, you should add
oil until the engine crankcase is lled (see “Adding
Oil” portion of the “Maintenance” section).
e. Be sure to replace the cap when nished checking
oil.
NOTE: The oil capacity for your generator can be found in
the “Specications” section of this manual.
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