MAINTENANCE
DO NOT pollute. Follow the guidelines of the EPA or other
governmental agencies for proper disposal of hazardous
materials. Consult local authorities or reclamation facility.
5. Dip the foam air filter in clean engine oil then squeeze
out all excess oil. The engine will smoke when started if
too much oil is left in the filter.
6. Reinstall the air filter and air filter cover. Turn the knob to
lock the air cleaner cover in place.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
Avoid skin contact with engine oil. Wear protective
clothing and equipment. Wash all exposed skin with
soap and water.
ALWAYS use the specified engine oil. Failure to use the
specified engine oil can cause accelerated wear and/or
shorten the life of the engine.
When using the generator under dirty, dusty conditions or
in extremely hot weather, change the oil more frequently.
Ambient air temperature will affect engine oil performance.
Change the type of engine oil used based on weather
conditions.
Recommended Engine Oil Type
5W-30
°F
-20
0
20
°C
-28.9
-17.8
-6.7
Ambient temperature
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NOTICE
CAUTION
NOTICE
10W-30
10W-40
5W-30 Synthetic
40
60
80
100
4.4
15.6
26.7
37.8
Check the engine oil level before each use or every 8
hours of operation.
1. Place the generator on a level surface and allow the
engine to cool for several minutes.
2. With a damp rag, clean around the oil dipstick, then
remove the oil dipstick.
3. Wipe the dipstick clean, then insert it into the oil filler
neck without screwing it in. Remove the dipstick and
verify that the oil level is within safe operating range.
4. If low, add recommended engine oil incrementally and
recheck until the level is between the L and H marks on
the dipstick. DO NOT overfill. If over the H mark on the
dipstick, drain the oil to reduce the oil level to the full
mark.
5. Replace the oil dipstick and hand-tighten.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
120
When using the generator under dirty, dusty conditions or
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in extremely hot weather, change the oil more frequently.
Change the oil while the engine is still warm from operation.
1. Place the generator on a level surface and allow the
engine to cool for several minutes.
2. With a damp rag, clean around the oil dipstick. Remove
the dipstick and wipe clean.
3. Place an oil pan (or suitable container) under the oil
drain bolt.
Safe Operating Range
H
L