Use and Care Guide

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ENGINE OIL MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil Specication
1. Only use the engine oil specied in Figure 12.
2. Only use 4-stroke/cycle engine oil. NEVER USE
2-STROKE/CYCLE OIL. Synthetic oil is an
acceptable substitute for conventional oil.
Figure 12 - 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 generator
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 dipstick.
5. Remove oil ll dipstick (see Figure 13 below).
Figure 13 - Oil Dipstick
6. Check oil level: When checking the engine oil, remove
the oil dipstick and wipe it clean. Push the oil dipstick
all the way back in and then remove and check the oil
level on the oil dipstick.
• Acceptable Oil Level – Oil is visible on the at part
of the end of the stick up to the rst notch. (see
Figure 14).
• Low Oil – Oil is below the rst notch on the oil ll
dipstick.
Acceptable oil
level
Figure 14 - Checking Oil Level
ADDING ENGINE OIL
1. Always operate or maintain the generator
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.
5. Remove oil ll plug and wipe clean. (See Figure 15)
Figure 15 - Oil Fill Plug
6. Select the proper engine oil as specied
in Figure 12.
7. Using the supplied funnel, slowly add engine oil to
the engine. Stop frequently to check the level to avoid
overlling.
8. Continue to add oil until the oil is at the correct level.
See Figure 14.
MAINTENANCE