Product Manual B

5. Maintenance 3-2018

d. Reinsert and fully seat the dipstick.

e. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.

NOTICE

The engine oil level indicated on the dipstick should be between the

High (15 qt [14.2L]) and Low (13 qt [12.4L]) marks.

f. Reinsert and fully seat the dipstick.

If the engine oil level check shows excessive or insufficient levels of oil (that is, oil

level line above the High mark or below the Low mark), oil must be drained or

added. Refer to the following sections for instructions and guidelines for draining

and adding oil.

Adding or Draining Oil

WARNING

Hot Surfaces

Contact with hot surfaces can cause severe burns. Wear appropriate PPE

when working on hot equipment and avoid physical contact with hot

surfaces.

WARNING

Hot Engines

Contact with hot engines can cause severe burns. Ensure that the generator

set engine has cooled down before adding or draining the oil.

NOTICE

Too much oil can cause high oil consumption. Too little oil can cause severe

engine damage. Keep the oil level between the High and Low marks on the

dipstick.

Adding Oil

If the oil level is found to be insufficient, oil must be added.

1. Ensure that the oil fill cap area is clean, and prevent debris from entering

the engine.

2. Add the appropriate amount of oil, based on the engine oil level check.

Refer to the Checking Engine Oil Level section and the Model

Specifications section.

3. Recheck the engine oil level. Based on the results, add or drain oil.

4. Clean up and dispose of any oil in accordance with local/state regulations.