Product Manual

Voltmaster Engine-Driven Generators 15
Operation: Before starting
Changing the oil
Change the engine oil as specified in the engine manual. Oil should
be drained while the engine is slightly warm.
3.1.4 Battery for electric-start models
For electric-start models, the starter battery is user-supplied. The
generator has space for the battery, and battery cables are included
with the generator.
Use only a 12-volt DC battery. Other battery requirements are listed
in Table 3.2.
Table 3.1 Recommended oil grade
Expected ambient temperature SAE viscosity grade
32°F (0°C) or higher 30
10 to 100°F (–12 to 38°C) 15W-40
0 to 80°F (–18 to 27°C) 10W-30 or 10W-40
–20 to 50°F (–28 to 10°C) 5W-30
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
When connecting battery cables, first connect the
positive (red) cable and then connect the negative
(green) cable.
Table 3.2 Battery type
Generator Battery
Gasoline-powered models,
except XCR180
12VDC, Type U1 300 CCA, max. 5" width
Diesel-powered models and
XCR180 models
12VDC, 24BCI, 26BCI or 34/78, 400 CCA,
max. 6 7/8" width
XAF alternative-fuel models 12VDC, Type U1 300 CCA, max. 5" width