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4. Make sure the air lter and rubber cap are correctly
installed. Install the air lter cover and secure it in place
with the cover clips.
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 specied engine oil. Failure to use the
specied 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. Insert the dipstick into the oil ller neck without screwing
it in. 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 overll. 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.
4. Using a 10mm wrench, remove the oil drain bolt and
allow the oil the to drain.
MAINTENANCE