Adding Engine Oil; Changing Engine Oil; Air Filter Maintenance; Cleaning The Air Filter - Westinghouse WH1000i Manual Del Propietário

Adding Engine Oil

1. Always operate or maintain the inverter on a flat
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 fill/drain plug.
5. Thoroughly clean around the oil fill/drain plug.
6. Remove the oil fill/drain plug.
7. Select the proper engine oil as specified in Figure
26.
8. Using the supplied oil fill container, slowly add
engine oil to the engine. Stop frequently to check
the oil level and avoid overfilling (see Figure 29).
Figure 29 – Adding Engine Oil
9. Continue to add oil until the oil is at the correct
level. See Checking Engine Oil on page 28.

Changing Engine Oil

1. Stop the engine.
2. Let engine sit and cool for several minutes (allow
crankcase pressure to equalize).
3. Remove the engine service panel to gain access to
the oil fill/drain plug.
4. Place oil pan (or suitable container) under the oil fill/
drain plug.
5. With a damp rag, thoroughly clean around the oil
fill/drain plug.
MAINTENANCE
6. Tilt the inverter so the oil drains down the trough
into the container (see Figure 30).
Figure 30 – Draining Engine Oil (WH1000i Shown)
7. Allow oil to completely drain.
8. Fill crankcase with oil following the steps outlined in
Adding Engine Oil on page 29.
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.
9. Dispose of used engine oil properly.

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

WARNING
Never use gasoline or other flammable
solvents to clean the air filter. Use only
household detergent soap to clean the
air filter.

Cleaning the Air Filter

The air filter must be cleaned after every 50 hours of
use or 3 months (frequency should be increased if
inverter is operated in a dusty environment).
1. Turn off the inverter and let it cool for several
minutes if running.
2. Remove the engine service panel to gain access to
the air filter.
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