Specifications

4. Maintenance 9-2010
4.2 Cleaning the Housing Top
The top surface of the generator set housing can be damaged by pressure washing or solvents
and other cleaning agents. Only use soap and water or an “all citrus degreaser" to clean the top.
4.3 Exercising the Generator Set
Exercising the generator set drives off moisture, re-lubricates the engine and removes oxides
from electrical contacts. The result is better starting, more reliable operation and longer engine
life.
The generator set exerciser is capable of automatically starting the generator set and letting it
run for 20 minutes, once every 28 days, or more often, if desired.
Refer to the Exercise Settings section of this manual for more information on setting up the
exerciser.
4.4 Engine Oil Maintenance
4.4.1 Recommended Engine Oil
Check the oil level prior to starting the generator set to verify that the oil level is between the
FULL and ADD marks.
· The generator set is shipped with engine oil
· Any 40W synthetic oil can be used for normal operating temperatures.
· For cold weather operation (below -10 °F), Mobil1 0W-40 synthetic engine oil is
recommended
4.4.2 Checking Engine Oil Level
WARNING: 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. Accidental or remote
starting of the generator set can cause severe personal injury or death.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable and place the control switch in its
OFF position before starting work.
1. Pull out the dip stick and wipe it clean
2. Reinsert the dip stick
3. Remove the dipstick one final time and check the oil level
NOTE: The engine oil level indicated on the dipstick should be between the FULL
and ADD marks.
4. Reinsert the dipstick
If the engine oil level check shows excessive or insufficient levels of oil (oil level line above the
FULL mark or below the ADD mark), oil must be drained or added. Refer to the following
sections (Drain Oil or Add Oil - as needed) for instructions and guidelines for draining and
adding oil.
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