Change Engine Oil - Powermate PM3000i Manual Del Propietário

10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
Inspect Engine Oil Level
WARNING
Risk of burns. Allow engine to cool before
draining oil or coolant. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.
Inspect engine oil level prior to each use, or
every 8 hours of operation.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Remove screws and side cover.
3. Clean area around oil fill.
4. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
See Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-1. Engine Oil Fill
5. To check oil level, insert dipstick into oil
filler neck without screwing it in. See
ure 4-2.
Figure 4-2. Safe Operating Range
6. Remove dipstick and verify oil level is
within safe operating range.
7. Add recommended engine oil as neces-
sary.
NOTE: Verify oil level often during filling pro-
cess to ensure overfilling does not occur.
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8. Install oil fill cap/dipstick and hand-tighten.
NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill
location. It is only necessary to use one oil fill
point.
9. Install side panel and screws.

Change Engine Oil

WARNING
Accidental start-up. Disconnect spark plug wires when
working on unit. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
When using generator under extreme, dirty,
dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather,
change oil more frequently.
NOTE: Don't pollute. Conserve resources.
Return used oil to collection centers.
Change oil while engine is still warm from run-
ning, as follows:
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Remove screws, side cover and spark
plug cover.
3. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug and place the wire where it
cannot contact spark plug.
4. Clean area around oil fill and oil drain plug.
5. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
6. Tip unit and drain oil completely into a suit-
able container.
7. Once oil is sufficiently drained from unit,
install oil drain plug and tighten securely.
8. Insert funnel into oil fill opening. See
ure 4-3. Add recommended engine oil as
necessary.
Figure 4-3. Oil Fill Opening With Funnel
9. To check oil level, remove funnel and
insert dipstick into oil filler neck without
screwing it in. See
10. Remove dipstick and verify oil level is
within safe operating range.
NOTE: Verify oil level often during filling pro-
cess to ensure overfilling does not occur.
11. Install oil fill cap/dipstick and hand-tighten.
12. Wipe up any spilled oil.
13. Install side panel, screws and spark plug
cover.
14. Properly dispose of oil in accordance with
all applicable regulations.
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Figure 4-2.
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