TEMPERATURE CHART
4
5
(Fig. 1)
(Fig. 2)
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Operator's Manual
PREPARING THE GENERATOR
1
2
3
ENGINE OIL
Use oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature
range during the period between oil changes.
Use a high quality detergent oil with API classifications of SJ
or higher.
Check oil level before each operation and ensure that it is
maintained.
CAUTION: THIS ENGINE CRANKCASE IS NOT FILLED
WITH OIL AT THE FACTORY, SO BE SURE TO
FILL IT BEFORE OPERATING THE ENGINE.
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY
MODEL #
GEN-4000-0MM1
GEN-6500-0MM1
GEN-8000-0MM1E
NOTE: These engines are equipped with a "Low Oil" shut-
off system for engine protection. If the engine fails to
start, check engine crankcase for oil.
To fill with oil:
1. Level the engine to ensure accurate inspection and to prevent
overfilling.
2. Unscrew the oil gauge (Fig. 1), wipe the dipstick dry. Reinsert
the oil gauge back into the oil fill gauge opening. Remove
the oil gauge and check the oil level.
3. The oil level should be between the full and low marks on
the dipstick. (Fig. 2)
NOTE: When checking the oil be sure the engine is level.
4. Fill with oil as required through the oil fill gauge opening.
5. Replace the oil gauge and screw in firmly.
6. Wipe up any spilled oil.
FUELING
WARNING:
EXPLOSIVE
EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE AND ITS VAPORS CAN
EXPLODE IF IGNITED.
STORE
GASOLINE
CONTAINERS,
UNOCCUPIED BUILDINGS AND AWAY FROM
SPARKS OR FLAMES.
DO NOT FILL THE FUEL 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.
NEVER USE GASOLINE AS A CLEANING AGENT.
WARNING: DO NOT OVERFILL THE FUEL TANK,
LEAVE ROOM FOR THE FUEL TO EXPAND.
LITERS
QUART
OUNCES
0.52
0.55
17.58
1.05
1.10
35.2
1.05
1.10
35.2
FUEL!
GASOLINE
ONLY
IN
APPROVED
IN
WELL
VENTILATED,
IS