Engine Oil
Before checking or refilling oil, be sure generator is located on
stable and level surface with engine stopped.
1. Remove oil dipstick
and check the
engine oil level.
2. If oil level is below
the lower level line,
refill with suitable
oil to upper level
line. Do not screw
in the oil dipstick
when checking oil
level. Do not over fill.
3. Change oil if contaminated.
4. Check engine oil level before starting each time thereafter.
Use no special additives. Select the oil's viscosity grade according
to the expected operating temperature (also see chart).
Above 40°F, use SAE 30
Below 40°F and down to 1ºF, use lOW-30
Below 10°F, use synthetic 5W-30
Fueling
• DO NOT refuel while smoking or near open flame or other
such potential fire hazards.
• Store gasoline only in approved containers, in well ventilated,
unoccupied buildings and away from sparks or flames.
• DO NOT fill the tank while the engine is hot or running, since
spilled fuel could ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or
sparks from ignition.
• DO NOT start the engine near spilled fuel.
• N EVER use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors
can explode if ignited.
Degrees Celsiusº(Outside)
Full Synthetic 5W-30
Degrees Fahrenheitº(Outside)
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