Product Manual

Maintenance
34 Owner’s Manual for Stationary Generators
Figure 5-6. Coolant Overflow Reservoir
Check Radiator for Clogging
1. Use a flashlight to inspect the radiator fins.
2. L
ook for debris, accumulations of dirt, or other
deposits.
3. Car
efully remove any debris from radiator fins. Use
warm soapy water and a soft bristled brush to
remove dirt and other deposits, if necessary.
Check Lubricating Oil Level and Drain Hose
NOTE: If changing engine lubricating oil and filter, see
Replace Lubricating Oil and Oil Filter.
1. If
the engine was running, allow at least 10 minutes
to elapse to ensure that the oil has fully drained
into the oil pan.
NOTE: The
most accurate oil level readings are obtained
when the engine is cold.
2. Rem
ove the dipstick (B) and wipe dry with a clean,
lint free cloth. See Figure 5-7.
3. Slowly inser
t the dipstick into the dipstick tube.
4. V
erify that the dipstick is fully seated in the dipstick
tube.
NOTE: S
ome dipsticks require more effort to fully seat
than others.
5. Allo
w at least 10 seconds to elapse.
6. Slowly re
move the dipstick.
7. V
erify that the oil level is at or near the FULL mark
(A). Add oil as necessary (C).
NOTE: Obser
ve the oil level on both sides of the
dipstick. The lower of the two readings is the correct oil
level measurement.
8. If
necessary, remove the oil fill cap and slowly add
oil. Do not fill above “FULL” mark on dipstick.
9. Install dips
tick and oil fill cap.
10. Install
battery negative cable (black) onto battery
negative (-) terminal.
11. Pull
up rubber flap covering fuse holder and install
7.5 amp fuse.
12. Pre
ss MANUAL on the control panel to start the
engine.
13. Allow th
e engine to run for one minute.
14. Pre
ss OFF on the control panel to shut down the
engine. A red LED illuminates to confirm that the
system is in the OFF mode.
15. Return t
o step 1.
NOTE: T
he most common reasons for inaccurate oil
level readings are:
• Reading the dipstick before the oil has fully
drained into the oil pan.
• Inserting and removing the dipstick too quickly.
• Reading the dipstick when it has not been fully
seated in the dipstick tube.
• Reading only the high level side of the dipstick.
16. Che
ck oil drain hose for leaks. Check hose for
nicks, cuts, tears or general deterioration. Replace
as necessary.
17. Pull
up rubber flap covering fuse holder and
remove 7.5 amp fuse.
18. Re
move battery negative cable (black) from battery
negative (-) terminal.
NOTE: On
36 kW, 45 kW, and 60 kW models, check the
level of oil in the clean oil supply tank. Add clean oil as
necessary. For more information, see Lube Oil
Maintainer System.