Changing Engine Oil; Air Filter Maintenance; Cleaning The Air Filter - Westinghouse WGen5500 Manual Del Usuario

MAINTENANCE

CHANGING ENGINE OIL

1. Stop the engine.
2. Let engine sit and cool for several minutes (allow
crankcase pressure to equalize).
3. Place oil pan (or suitable container) under the oil
drain plug (see Figure 17).
4. With a damp rag, thoroughly clean around the oil
drain plug.
5. Remove the oil drain plug (see Figure 17). Once
removed, place the oil drain plug on a clean
surface.
oil pan
Figure 17 - Oil Drain Plug
6. Allow oil to completely drain.
7. Replace oil drain plug.
8. Fill crankcase with oil following the steps outlined in
Adding Engine Oil on page 21.
NOTICE
Never dispose of used engine oil by dumping the
oil into a sewer, on the ground, or into ground
water 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.
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AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Air Filter

The air filter must be cleaned after every 50 hours of
use or 3 months (frequency should be increased if
generator is operated in a dusty environment).
1. Turn off the generator and let it cool for several
2. Move the generator to a flat, level surface.
3. Unclip the clips on the top and bottom of the air
4. Remove the black coarse air filters.
5. Wash the foam air filter elements by submerging
6. Rinse in clean water by submerging the air filter
WARNING
Never use gasoline or other flammable
solvents to clean the air filter. Use only
household detergent soap to clean the
air filter.
minutes if running.
filter cover (Figure 18).
Figure 18 - Clips on air filter
the elements in a solution of household detergent
soap and warm water. Slowly squeeze the foam to
thoroughly clean.
NOTICE
NEVER twist or tear the foam air filter element
during cleaning or drying. Only apply slow but firm
squeezing action.
elements in fresh water and applying a slow
squeezing action