Specifications

4.2 General Inspections
WARNING: Contact with a hot generator set can cause severe burns. Always allow the
CAUTION: A clogged flywheel air inlet screen or dirty cooling fins can cause overheating and
4.3 Changing Engine Oil
WARNING: State and federal agencies have determined that contact with used engine oil
WARNING: Crankcase pressure can blow hot engine oil out of the fill opening, causing
CAUTION: Too little oil can cause severe engine damage. Make sure that the oil level is above
4. Maintenance 12-2008
The operator should check the following before the first start of the day and after every eight
hours of operation:
1. Look for fuel leaks around the fuel tank, fuel hose, fuel valve, and carburetor. Close the
fuel valve and repair leaks immediately.
2. Look and listen for exhaust leaks while the engine is running. Have all leaks repaired
before continuing operation.
generator set to cool before perofrming any maintenance or service.
3. Check for dirt and debris and clean as necessary.
engine damage. Keep the cooling fins and air inclet screen clean.
4. Check the engine oil level and add oil as necessary. See "Changing Engine Oil."
can cause cancer and reproductive toxicity. Avoid skin contact and breathing
of vapors. Use rubber gloves and wash exposed skin.
Refer to the Periodic Maintenance Schedule Table in the "Maintenance Schedule" section for
scheduled oil changes and the figure below.
1. Make sure the generator set is level and has been run until warm.
severe burns. Always stop the generator set before removing the oil fill cap.
2. Stop the generator set and remove the oil fill cap.
3. Remove the oil drain plug and drain the oil into a pan.
4. Reinstall the drain plug and refill with new engine oil just to the brim of the fill opening. Use
the oil fill tube provided with the generator to fill oil. See "Engine Oil Recommendations" for
the type of engine oil to use and "Specifications" for engine oil capacity.
the Add mark on the dipstick.
5. Start the generator set and let it run for a short time while checking for oil leaks.
6. Used oil is harmful to the environment. Pour the used oil into a sealed container and
deliver it to the nearest recycling center.
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