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20 | Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC
MAINTENANCE
3. Remove the foam air lter and wash it by submerging
the element in a solution of household detergent soap
and warm water. Slowly squeeze the foam to thoroughly
clean.
NOTICE
DO NOT twist or tear the foam air lter element during
cleaning or drying. Only apply slow but rm squeezing
action.
4. Rinse the air lter element by submerging it in fresh
water and applying a slow squeezing action. Allow the
lter to dry thoroughly.
NOTICE
Do not pollute. Follow the guidelines of the EPA or other
governmental agencies for proper disposal of hazardous
materials. Consult local authorities or reclamation facility.
5. Dip the foam air lter in clean engine oil then squeeze
out all excess oil. The engine will smoke when started if
too much oil is left in the lter.
6. Reinstall the air lter and air lter cover. Turn the knob to
lock the air cleaner cover in place.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
Avoid skin contact with engine oil. Wear protective
clothing and equipment. Wash all exposed skin with
soap and water.
NOTICE
Always use the specied engine oil. Failure to use the
specied engine oil can cause accelerated wear and/or
shorten the life of the engine.
When using the generator under dirty, dusty conditions or
in extremely hot weather, change the oil more frequently.
Ambient air temperature will affect engine oil performance.
Change the type of engine oil used based on weather
conditions.
Check the engine oil level before each use or every 8
hours of operation.
1. Place the generator on a level surface and allow the
engine to cool for several minutes.
2. With a damp rag, clean around the oil dipstick.
3. Remove the oil dipstick and wipe the dipstick clean.
4. Screw the dipstick fully into the oil ller neck. Remove
the dipstick and verify that the oil level is within safe
operating range between the Low (L) and High (H)
marks on the dipstick.
5. If low, add recommended engine oil incrementally and
recheck until the level is between the L and H marks on
the dipstick. DO NOT overll. If over the H mark on the
dipstick, drain the oil to reduce the oil level to the full
mark.
6. Replace the oil dipstick and hand-tighten.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
When using the generator under dirty, dusty conditions or
in extremely hot weather, change the oil more frequently.
Change the oil while the engine is still warm from operation.
1. Place the generator on a level surface and allow the
engine to cool for several minutes.
2. With a damp rag, clean around the oil dipstick. Remove
the dipstick and wipe clean.
3. Place an oil pan (or suitable container) under the oil
drain bolt.