Product Manual

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GENERATOR PREPARATION
The following section describes the necessary steps to prepare the generator for use. Failure to perform
these steps properly can damage the generator or shorten its life.
STEP 1 - ADD/CHECK OIL
The generator is shipped without oil. User must add the proper amount of oil before operating the generator
for the first time. The oil capacity of the engine crankcase is 20.2 fl. oz. (0.6 L).
To add oil, follow these steps:
1. Place the generator on a level surface. Make sure the engine is
OFF before adding or checking oil.
CAUTION: Keep the generator level! Tilting the generator to
assist in filling will cause oil to flow into the wrong areas of
the engine and cause damage.
2. Unscrew the oil access cover knob, and remove the cover
from the side panel (Fig. 4). Unscrew the oil dipstick from
the engine.
3. Using an oil funnel or appropriate dispenser, slowly add oil into
the oil fill (Fig. 5), being careful not to overfill the unit. Fill the
crankcase to the upper fill line so you can visually see the oil
coming halfway up the oil fill threads (Fig. 6).
4. Reinstall the oil dipstick and firmly tighten it. Wipe clean any
spilled oil.
5. Reinstall the oil access cover. Turn the oil access cover knob to
the locked position to secure the cover in place.
NOTE: Used engine oil should be disposed of at an approved
disposal site. See local retailer for more information.
Degrees Celsiusº(Outside)
Full Synthetic 5W-30
Degrees Fahrenheitº(Outside)
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Oil Dipstick
Upper Level
Fill Line
Lower Level
Fig. 6