Use and Care Manual

General Information
Owner’s Manual for Spark-Ignited Stationary Generators 7
Engine Oil Recommendations
To maintain the product warranty, engine oil should be
serviced in accordance with the recommendations of this
manual. For your convenience, maintenance kits
designed and intended for use on this product are avail-
able from the manufacturer that include engine oil, oil fil-
ter, air filter, spark plug(s), a shop towel, and funnel.
T
hese kits can be obtained from an IASD.
Although the unit is filled at the
factory with 5W-20 engine
oil, replace with 5W-30 semi-synthetic blend engine oil at
the first oil change, which is due at 25 hours break-in.
Select a high-quality detergent oil classified “SJ or SH.”
Detergent oils keep the engine cleaner and reduce car-
bon deposits. After break-in, a
synthetic oil that meets or
exceeds SAE specifications is recommended. Once syn-
thetic oil is used, it should be used for the life of the gen-
erator. It is not recommended to go back to a mineral oil.
Do no
t use special additives.
NOTE: If
not already equipped, it is strongly recom-
mended to use the optional Cold Weather Start Kit for
tem
peratures below 32 °F (0 °C). The oil grade for tem-
peratures below 32 °F (0 °C) is 5W-30 synthetic oil.
- 20
- 4
5W-30
5W-30 w/ Block Heater
- 40
- 40
- 30
- 22
- 10
14
0
32
10
50
20
68
30
86
40
104
50
122
- 20
- 4
- 40
- 40
- 30
- 22
- 10
14
0
32
10
50
20
68
30
86
40
104
50
122
All Seasons
Arctic Conditions
º C
º F
º C
º F
Figure 2-2. Lubricating Oil Recommendations
Weather and Maintenance Kits
The following kits are offered to keep the unit running at
its peak:
• Cold Weather Kit
– Recommended for climates with temperatures
b
elow 32 °F (0 °C).
• Extreme Cold Weather Kit
– Recommended block heater kit for protection in
temp
eratures below 32 °F (0 °C).
• Scheduled Maintenance Kit
– Kit includes the recommended parts to maintain
the
generator. See Service Maintenance
Schedule for regular maintenance intervals.
For additional information, or to order any of these kits,
co
ntact an IASD or customer service representative.
Coolant Water Treatment
DANGER
Risk of Poisoning. Do not allow coolant to contact
skin or eyes. If coolant is consumed, seek medical
attention immediately. Failure to do so will result
in death or serious injury.
(000559)
(000154)
WARNING
Risk of burns. Do not open coolant system
until engine has completely cooled. Doing so
could result in serious injury.
CAUTION
(000323)
Engine damage. Use approved coolant only.
Failure to do so could result in equipment damage.
Use of incorrect coolants can damage the engine cooling
system. Use demineralized water or distilled water for
best results. Hard water causes scale deposits, which
reduces cooling efficiency and raises internal tempera-
tures, possibly leading to engine damage. Use an anti-
cor
rosive to prevent rot in summer and anti-freeze to pre-
vent freezing in winter.
Dilute the anti-freeze based on
a theoretical temperature
that is 9–18 °F (5–10 °C) below the lowest temperature
expected in the area. A ratio of 40–60% is most common
range.
Freezing Point °F (°C) -13 (-25) -31 (-35) -58 (-50)
Coolant (% Volume) 40 50 60
Water (% Volume) 60 50 40
NOTE: Use
only Peak Fleet-Charge
®
50/50 ethylene
glycol type coolant (available from any IASD).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not use propylene glycol
t
ype coolant. Using the wrong coolant, mixing differ-
ent types of coolant, or even mixing different brands
of
the correct type of coolant, can produce unsatis-
factory results, possibly leading to engine damage.