User Manual

16 | Westinghouse Portable Power
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. Remove the engine service panel to gain access to the oil ll/
drain plug.
5. Thoroughly clean around the oil ll/drain plug.
6. Remove the oil ll/drain plug.
7. Select the proper engine oil as specied in Figure 12.
8. Using the supplied oil funnel, slowly add engine oil to the
engine. Stop frequently to check the oil level and avoid
overlling.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
1. Stop the engine.
2. Let engine sit and cool for several minutes (allow crankcase
pressure to equalize).
3. Remove the oil service panel to gain access to the oil ll/drain
plug.
4. Place oil pan (or suitable container) under the rubber plug just
below the oil ll/drain cap.
5. Unscrew the rubber plug so the oil can drain out the bottom
of the generator.
6. Using a 10mm wrench, remove the oil drain bolt (pictured
below) to allow oil to drain.
Rubber oil plug
Oil drain bolt
7. Allow oil to completely drain, dispose of used engine oil
properly.
8. Fill crankcase with oil following the steps outlined in Adding
Engine Oil above and tighten oil plug.
9. Use a rag and remove access oil at the bottom of the unit
and replace the rubber oil cap as well as the oil drain bolt.
Replace access panel.
NOTICE
Never dispose of used engine oil by dumping the oil into a sewer, on the
ground, or into groundwater or waterways. Always be environmentally
responsible. Follow the guidelines of the EPA or other governmental
agencies for proper disposal of hazardous materials. Consult local
authorities or reclamation facility.
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 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. Remove the oil service panel to access the oil ll/drain
plug (see Figure 3 on page 11).
5. With a damp rag, clean around the oil ll/drain plug.
6. Remove the oil ll/drain plug.
7. Check oil level: When checking the engine oil, remove the
oil ll/ drain plug (see Figure 4 on page 11).
• The oil level is acceptable if oil is visible at the bottom
of the threads of the oil ll plug.
• If oil level is low, add to the correct level using the
supplied oil ll bottle. Do not overll the oil crankcase.
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.
MAINTENANCE