User Guide

PRE-OPERATION CHECK
ENGINE OIL
Check the oil level BEFORE EACH
USE
with the generator on a level
surface and the engine stopped.
Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets
or exceeds the requirements for
API service classification
SJ. Al-
ways check the API SERVICE label
on the oil container to be sure
it in-
cludes the letters
SJ.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
-20 0 20
40 60 80 100°F
I1 I
I 1 I 11
-30 -20 -10
0 10 20 30 40°C
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
SAE IOW-30 is recommended for general, all-temperature use. Other
viscosities shown
in the chart may be used when the average
temperature
in your area is within the indicated range.
Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service
life. Non detergent and 2-stroke engine oils will damage the engine
and are not recommended.
1. Position generator on a flat, level surface.
2.Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean.
3.Fully insert the dipstick, then remove
it to check the oil level.
4.lf the level is near or below the lower limit mark on the dipstick,
remove the oil filler cap
, and fill with the recommended oil to the
upper
limit mark.
WI
5.Reinstall the dipstick and filler cap.
OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK OIL FILLER CAP
/ \
28