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18 | Westinghouse Portable Power
If oil level is below
this line it is too
low to operate.
Figure 10: Oil level
6. Check oil level: When checking the engine oil, remove
the oil ll plug/dipstick and wipe it clean. Thread the oil
ll plug/dipstick all the way back in and then remove
and check the oil level on the oil ll plug/dipstick.
• Acceptable Oil Level – Oil is visible on the
crosshatches between the H and L lines on the oil ll
plug/dipstick (see Figure 10).
• Low Oil – Oil is below the L line on the oil ll plug/
dipstick.
NOTICE
Engine oil must always be checked and added when
the inverter is on a at, level surface, or an inaccurate
reading may result, causing serious engine damage.
ADDING ENGINE OIL
1. Always operate or maintain the inverter on a at
surface.
2. Stop engine if running.
3. Let engine sit and cool for several minutes (allow
crankcase pressure to equalize).
4. Thoroughly clean around the oil ll plug/dipstick.
5. Remove the oil ll plug/dipstick (see Figure 9).
6. Select the proper engine oil as specied in
Figure 8.
7. Using the supplied oil funnel, slowly add engine oil to
the engine. Stop frequently to check the oil level and
avoid overlling.
8. Continue to add oil until the oil is at the
correct level then replace oil ll plug/dipstick.
ENGINE OIL MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil Specication
1. Only use the engine oil specied in Figure 8.
2. Only use 4-stroke/cycle engine oil. NEVER USE
2-STROKE/CYCLE OIL. Synthetic oil is an
acceptable substitute for conventional oil.
Figure 8: Recommended oil
CHECKING ENGINE OIL
NOTICE
Always maintain proper engine oil level. Failure to
maintain proper engine oil level could result in severe
damage to the engine and/or shorten the life of the
engine.
Always use the specied engine oil. Failure to use the
specied engine oil can cause accelerated wear and/
or shorten the life of the engine.
Engine oil level should be checked before
every use.
1. Always operate or maintain the inverter on a at
surface.
2. Stop engine if running.
3. Let engine sit and cool for several minutes (allow
crankcase pressure to equalize).
4. With a damp rag, clean around the oil ll plug.
5. Remove the oil ll plug/dipstick (see Figure 9).
Figure 9: Oil ll plug/dipstick location
MAINTENANCE