Product Manual

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Mechanical
Look for mechanical damage. Start the genset and
look, listen and feel for any unusual noises and
vibrations.
Check the genset mounting bolts to make sure they
are secure.
Check to see that the genset air inlet and outlet
openings are not clogged with debris or blocked.
Clean accumulated dust and dirt from the genset.
Do not clean the genset while it is running or still hot.
Protect the generator, air cleaner, control panel, and
electrical connections from water, soap and clean-
ing solvents.
WARNING
Always wear safety glasses when
using compressed air, a pressure washer or a
steam cleaner to avoid severe eye injury.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Park the vehicle on level ground and shut off the
genset before checking the engine oil level.
WARNING
Crankcase pressure can blow hot
engine oil out the fill opening causing severe
burns. Always stop the genset before removing
the oil fill cap.
1. Unscrew the oil fill cap and wipe oil off the dip-
stick (Figure 11). Screw the cap back on,
remove it and check the oil level on the dip stick.
2. Add or drain oil as necessary. See ENGINE OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS (Page 6). Keep the
oil level between the FULL and ADD marks.
CAUTION
Too much oil can cause high oil
consumption. Too little oil can cause severe
engine damage. Keep the oil level between
the FULL and ADD marks.
OIL FILLS VERY SLOWLY. TAKE YOUR
TIME AND CHECK LEVEL OFTEN WHILE
FILLING. IT TAKES TIME FOR THE AIR IN
THE CRANKCASE TO ESCAPE AND AL-
LOW OIL TO ENTER.
3. Screw the oil fill cap back on securely.
OIL FILL
CAP/DIPSTICK
OIL DRAIN
VALVE
FIGURE 11. OIL FILL/DIPSTICK AND DRAIN VALVE