Figure 11 - Fuel Tank Cap
FILL TANK UNTIL
FUEL IS TWO (2)
INCHES BELOW
THE TOP
- OR-
THE FUEL LEVEL
REACHES THE
RED MAXIMUM
FULL BAND
INSIDE THE
FILL NECK.
(1600 &
2000 ONLY)
ADDING ENGINE OIL
All oil should meet minimum American Petroleum Institute (API)
Service Class SJ, SL or better. Do not use any aftermarket
additives.
Select the oil's viscosity grade according to the expected operating
temperature.
• Above 40° F, use SAE 30
• Below 40° F to 10° F, use 10W-30
• Below 10° F, use synthetic 5W-30
1 0 W-3 0
1 0W-30
Synthe tic 5W- 30
Sy nthetic 5W-30
FUEL TANK
CAP
S AE 30
S AE 30
TO ADD ENGINE OIL TO THE CRANKCASE
1. Place the unit on a firm, level surface
.
direction)
2. Remove the Left Side Service Cover.
3. Remove the oil fill cap located on the bottom of the engine
crankcase.
4. Add the recommended engine oil slowly, stopping frequently
to check the level. The full level is the base of the threads in
the filler neck. DO NOT OVERFILL!
5. Replace the oil fill cap and tighten.
6. Always check the oil level before starting the generator engine.
DO NOT overfill the engine crankcase with
oil. High oil pressure may result, causing
premature engine wear and damage.
Figure 12 - Oil Fill
FULL OIL LEVEL
IS THE BOTTOM
OF THESE
THREADS
OIL FILL
CAP
Operation
(not to exceed 15° in any
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