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. Look for debris, accumulations of dirt, or other
d
eposits.
3. Carefully remove any debris from radiator fins. Use
w
arm 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 mos
t accurate oil level readings are obtained
when the engine is cold.
2. Remove the dipstick (B) and wipe dry with a clean,
lint
free cloth. See Figure 5-7.
3. Slowly insert the d
ipstick into the dipstick tube.
4. Verify that the dipstick is fully seated in the dipstick
tube.
NOTE
: Some dipsticks require more effort to fully seat
than others.
5. Allow at least 10 seconds to elapse.
6. Slowly rem
ove the dipstick.
7. Verify that the oil level is at or near the FULL mark
(A)
. Add oil as necessary (C).
NOTE: Observ
e 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 dipstick and oil fill cap.
10
. Install battery negative cable (black) onto battery
n
egative (-) 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
en
gine.
13. Allow the en
gine to run for one minute.
14. Press 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 to s
tep 1.
NOTE: The 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. Check 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
r
emove 7.5 amp fuse.
18. Remove battery negative cable (black) from battery
ne
gative (-) terminal.
NOTE: On 3
6 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.