Operators Manual

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3.3.3 ENGINE MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
When working on the generator, always disconnect the spark plug wire from
spark plug and keep wire away from spark plug.
3.3.4 CHECKING OIL LEVEL
See the “Before Starting the Generator” section for information on checking the oil level.
The oil level should be checked before each use, or at least every eight hours of operation.
Keep the oil level maintained (Figure 5).
3.3.5 CHANGING THE OIL
Change the oil after the rst 20 hours of operation, then every 50 hours thereafter. If
running this unit under dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change the oil
more often.
CAUTION!
Hot oil may cause burns. Allow engine to cool before draining oil. Avoid pro-
longed or repeated skin exposure with used oil. Thoroughly wash exposed areas
with soap.
Use the following instructions to change the oil while the engine is still warm:
1. Clean area around oil drain plug (Figure 5).
2. Remove oil drain plug from engine and oil ll plug to drain oil completely into a suitable
container.
3. When oil has completely drained, install oil drain plug and tighten securely.
4. Fill engine with recommended oil. (See “Before Starting the Generator” for oil recom-
mendations).
5. Wipe up any spilled oil.
6. Dispose of used oil at a proper collection center.
Figure 5 - Oil Drain (A), Check & Fill (B)
A
B