Product Manual

Maintenance
Owner’s Manual for Spark-Ignited Stationary Generators 29
Figure 5-9. Oil Drain Hose Holding Clamp
2. Use one wrench to hold hex on oil drain hose fitting
(to prevent rotation), and use second wrench to
remove oil drain plug.
3. Drain oil into a suitable container.
4. Install oil drain plug onto end of oil drain hose.
5. Install oil drain hose into holding clamp.
6. See Figure 5-2. Turn oil filter (C) counterclockwise
to remove from oil filter adapter.
7. Apply a light coat of clean engine oil to gasket of
new oil filter.
8. Install oil filter by hand until gasket just contacts oil
filter adapter. Tighten oil filter an additional three-
quarters to one full turn.
9. Remove oil fill cap and fill engine with the recom-
mended quantity and type of oil. See Engine Oil
Recommendations. Crankcase oil capacity is
listed below:
10. Install oil fill cap.
11. Install negative battery cable (black) onto negative
(-) battery terminal.
12. Pull up rubber flap covering fuse holder and install
7.5 amp fuse.
13. Press MANUAL on control panel to start engine.
14. Allow engine to run for one minute. Inspect for
leaks while engine is running.
15. Press OFF on control panel. A red LED illuminates
to verify system is OFF.
16. Wait 10 minutes for engine to cool and to allow oil
to drain back to oil pan.
17. Check oil level and add oil as necessary. See
Checking Lubricating Oil Level and Drain Hose.
18. Install oil fill cap.
NOTE: Dispose of used oil and oil filter in accordance
with local, state, or national laws.
Figure 5-10. Engine Oil and Air Cleaner Maintenance
Checking Battery Condition/Fluid Level
Checking Condition and Cleaning
1. See Figure 3-3 for illustration. Verify top of battery
is clean and dry. Dirt and electrolyte on top of the
battery can cause battery to self-discharge. Clean
battery top with a solution of baking soda (sodium
bicarbonate) and water (5 teaspoons baking soda
per quart or liter of water). When solution stops
bubbling, rinse off the battery with clean water.
2. Clean cable clamps and battery terminals using a
wire brush or sandpaper to remove any oxidation.
3. Inspect battery screws, clamps, and cables for
breakage, loose connections, and corrosion.
Tighten and clean as necessary.
4. Inspect battery posts for melting or damage
caused by over tightening.
5. Inspect battery for discoloration, raised top, or a
warped or distorted case, which might indicate bat-
tery has been frozen, overheated, or overcharged.
6. Inspect battery case for cracks or leaks.
7. Check battery fluid level of unsealed batteries. See
Checking Fluid Level.
8. Verify battery state of charge. See Verifying Bat-
tery State of Charge.
9. Replace battery if necessary. See Battery
Replacement.
Model Engine System Capacity
48 kW / 60 kW / 80k W 4.5 L 12 qts (11.4 L)
009884
B
A Oil fill cap/oil dipstick
B Oil filter
C Air cleaner
010152
B
A
C