Powermate P2201, P3201, P2701 owner manual Engine OIL Level Check, Upper Limit Lower Limit

MAINTENANCE (cont.)

WARNING

•Before performing any maintenance, make sure the Mode switch is in the OFF position, the circuit breaker is in the OFF position and the positive (red) battery cable is disconnected.

•Generator/engine components are hot to the touch when operating. To prevent burns to the skin allow unit to cool before touching internal generator or engine components.

•Crankcase pressure can blow hot engine oil out the fill opening causing severe burns. Always stop the generator before removing the oil fill cap.

•Keep hands, feet, clothing, etc., away from drive belts, fans, and other moving or hot parts. Never remove any drive belt or fan guard while the unit is operating.

•Hot coolant under pressure in radiator can cause severe burns. Allow radiator to cool completely before removing cap. Eye protection should be used.

•Generator output connections must be made by a qualified electrician in accordance with applicable codes.

•Engine heater (optional) can cause electrical shock. Remove engine heater plug from electrical outlet before working on heater connections.

•Improper service or replacement of parts can lead to severe personal injury or death and to damage to equipment and property. Service personnel must be qualified to perform electrical and mechanical service.

•Use caution when working on live electrical equipment. Remove jewelry, make sure clothing and shoes are dry and stand on a dry wooden platform.

•When performing a high voltage test, hazardous voltage can cause severe injury or death. Follow the instructions of the test equipment manufacturer when performing high-voltage tests on the rotor or stator. An improper test procedure can damage equipment or lead to generator set failure.

•State and federal agencies have determined that contact with used engine oil can cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. Take care to limit skin contact and breathing of vapors as much as possible. Use rubber gloves and wash exposed skin.

•The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK

Prior to checking the oil level, start the generator by moving the Mode switch on the control panel to the RUN position. Allow the generator to run for one or two minutes, then shut it down by returning the switch to the OFF position. After the engine comes to a stop let the engine set for a couple of minutes before checking the oil level. Begin the level check by removing the dipstick (B), wiping it clean, then reinserting it into the engine. Remove the dipstick a second time, checking that the oil level falls between the upper and lower limit marks on the end of the dipstick, as shown in Fig. A. Adjust engine oil level as required so the level is at the upper limit mark on the dipstick, adding oil to the engine through the oil fill cap (A) as shown in Fig B. Add only oil of the same specification as the oil already in the engine.

Fig. A

UPPER LIMIT

LOWER LIMIT

Fig. B

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