Specifications

2.7 Engine Oil Recommendations
2.8 Starting Battery
2. Introduction 12-2008
Use American Petroleum Institute (API) performance class SL or SJ engine oil or better. Also
look for Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) viscosity grade oil (see the table below).
Choose the viscosity grade appropriate for the ambient temperature expected until the next
scheduled oil change. Refer to the Specifications section for engine oil capacity.
Single-grade SAE 30 oil is best when temperatures are consistently above freezing. Multi-grade
oils are better when wide temperature variations are expected.
TABLE 1. OIL VISCOSITY VS. TEMPERATURE
Expected Ambient Temperatures SAE Viscosity Grade
30
o
F (0 C) and higher 30
10
o
F to 100
o
F (-12
o
C to 38
o
C) 15W-40
10W-30
0
o
F to 80
o
F (-18
o
C to 27
o
C)
10W-40
-20
o
F to 50
o
F (-28
o
to 10
o
C) 5W-30
A starting battery is used in EGMBE models (P5550e, P5450e, P5450ec, and P6500).
The electric starter requires a 12 volt starting battery (12 volt, 14L-A2). The battery is not
included with the generator set.
Refer to the "Maintenance" section and any instructions available from the battery manufacturer
for battery maintenance. Note that as long as the generator set is run regularly, the automatic
battery recharging system on the engine should maintain battery charge.
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