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7. Allow oil to completely drain.
8. Fill crankcase with oil following the steps outlined in
Adding Engine Oil on page 18.
9. Dispose of used engine oil properly.
NOTICE
Never dispose of used engine oil by dumping the oil
into a sewer, on the ground, or into groundwater or
waterways. Always be environmentally responsible.
Follow the guidelines of the EPA or other governmental
agencies for proper disposal of hazardous materials.
Consult local authorities or reclamation facility.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
1. Stop the engine.
2. Let engine sit and cool for several minutes (allow
crankcase pressure to equalize).
3. Remove the engine service panel to gain access to
the oil ll/drain plug.
4. Place oil pan (or suitable container) under the oil ll/
drain plug (see Figure 13).
Figure 13: Place oil pan under oil ll/drain plug
5. With a damp rag, thoroughly clean around the oil
ll/drain plug.
6. Tilt the inverter so the oil drains down the through
into the container.
MAINTENANCE
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Never use gasoline or other ammable
solvents to clean the air lter. Use only
household detergent soap to clean the air
lter.
Cleaning the Air Filter
The air lter must be cleaned after every 50 hours of use
or 3 months (frequency should be increased if inverter is
operated in a dusty environment).
1. Turn o the inverter and let it cool for several
minutes if running.
2. Remove the engine service panel to gain access to the
air lter.
3. Unscrew the air cleaner cover and tip the cover down
(see Figure 15)
4. Remove the foam element from the air cleaner housing.
oil pan
Figure 14: Carefully tip inverter so oil ows into oil pan
Figure 15: Unscrew air cleaner cover