Product Manual B

5. Maintenance3-2018

Draining Oil

If the oil level is found to be excessive, oil must be drained from the engine.

1. Detach the oil drain hose from the side of the engine.

2. Place the end of the drain hose into an appropriate container.

Refer to local regulations to determine the appropriate container for used oil.

• Open the oil drain valve to release oil from the engine into the appropriate

container.

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

• When a sufficient amount of oil has been drained from the system:

1. Close the oil drain valve.

2. Wipe the oil drain valve clean.

3. Re-attach the drain hose to the side of the engine.

4. Dispose of the used oil in accordance with local/state regulations.

Changing Engine Oil and Oil Filter

WARNING

Automated Machinery

Accidental or remote starting of the generator set can cause severe personal

injury or death.

Isolate all auxiliary supplies and use an insulated wrench to disconnect the

starting battery cables, negative (–) cable first.

WARNING

Toxic Hazard

State and federal agencies have determined that contact with used engine oil

can cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.

Avoid skin contact and breathing of vapors. Use rubber gloves and wash

exposed skin.

NOTICE

If the oil and/or oil filter are not reused, dispose of them in accordance with

local environmental regulations.

NOTICE

Change the engine oil and filter when the engine is not running and is out of

Auto mode.

NOTICE

Change the oil more often in hot and dusty environments.