Operating Guide

GEN-10P – USER MANUAL REV0819 Page 9 of 22
OPERATION
BEFORE USE
Before using the generator, ensure all the safety and operation instructions are
read and the following steps are performed.
OIL LEVEL CHECK
CAUTION
Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and in a
levelled position
1. Clean area around oil fill and remove oil cap.
2. Check the dipstick to ensure there is enough
oil.
3. If there is not enough oil, using oil funnel
(optional), slowly pour contents into oil fill
opening.
4. Replace oil fill cap and tighten.
NOTE: Refer to GX390 Manual for more in-depth instructions
NOTE: New machines will be pre-oiled from MAKINEX with:
Honda Power Equipment Engine Oil – SAE 10W-30, API SJ
NOTE: IMPROPER treatment of generator
can damage it and shorten its life. DO NOT
attempt to start the engine before it has
been properly serviced with the
recommended oil. This may result in an
engine failure.