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Figure 4.1 — Oil Dipstick, 10kW

Figure 4.2 — Oil Dipstick and Fill, 15 & 20kW

4.3 CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL

Hot oil may cause burns. Avoid prolonged

or repeated skin exposure with used oil.

Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap.

4.3.1 OIL CHANGE INTERVALS

See the "Service Schedule" section.

4.3.2 ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

All oil should meet minimum American Petroleum Institute (API)

Service Class SJ, SL or better. Use no special additives. Select the

appropriate viscosity oil grade according to the expected operating

temperature.

SAE 30 • Î Above 32° F

10W-30 • Î Between 40° F and -10° F

Synthetic 5W-30 • Î 10° F and below

SAE 30

Synthetic 5W-30

Synt he t i c 5 W - 30

10W-30

Any attempt to crank or start the engine

before it has been properly serviced with the

recommended oil may result in an engine

failure.

4.3.3 OIL & OIL FILTER CHANGE PROCEDURE

To change the oil, proceed as follows:

1. Start the engine by moving the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to

MANUAL and run until it is thoroughly warmed up. Then shut

OFF the engine by moving the switch to the OFF position.

2. Immediately after the engine shuts OFF, pull the oil drain hose

(Figure 4.4) free of its retaining clip. Remove the cap from the

hose and drain the oil into a suitable container.

3. After the oil has drained, replace the cap onto the end of the

oil drain hose. Retain the hose in the clip.

Change the engine oil filter as follows:

1. With the oil drained, remove the old oil filter by turning it

counterclockwise.

2. Apply a light coating of clean engine oil to the gasket of the

new filter. See the Specifications section for recommended

filter.

3. Screw the new filter on by hand until its gasket lightly contacts

the oil filter adapter. Then, tighten the filter an additional 3/4 to

one turn (Figure 4.4).

4. Refill with the proper recommended oil (see the Engine Oil

Recommendations section). See the Specifications section

for oil capacities.

5. Start the engine, run for one (1) minute, and check for leaks.

6. Shutdown and recheck oil level, add as needed. DO NOT

OVER FILL.

7. Reset the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to the AUTO position.

8. Dispose of used oil at a proper collection center.

NOTE:

The oil drain hose may be routed in the opposite direction as

shown in Figure 4.4.

Maintenance