Powermate P2701, P3201, P2201 owner manual Engine OIL and OIL Filter, Hange

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ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER

CHANGE

Selection of the correct grade and type of engine oil greatly affects the performance of the generator, especially when starting. Before selecting replacement oil for an oil change, consider the anticipated operating conditions the generator may be exposed to. Choose the appropriate weight of oil for anticipated temperatures from Chart C. If temperatures are expected to fluctuate between extremes prior to the next oil change interval, use of synthetic oil is recommended. Use of oil meeting a minimum American Petroleum Institute (API) classification of SJ is advised.

Chart C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10W-30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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5W-30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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20

40

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100

 

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-10

 

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10

 

20

 

30

 

40

WARNING

•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.

CAUTION

•Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil will result in an engine failure that is not covered by warranty.

Engine oil changes are recommended at the maximum intervals given in the Periodic Maintance Table. When operating in hot or dusty conditions shorter change intervals may be necessary. To change the engine oil and oil filter, the listed procedure is recommended.

1.Warm up the engine oil by running a cold engine for a few minutes, then shutting it off. Start and stop the engine by moving the control panel mode switch between the RUN and OFF positions. Insure the mode switch is in the OFF position before continuing the oil change.

2.Place an oil drain pan capable of holding five (5) quarts under the oil drain plug (A).

3.Remove the drain plug (A) and place in a convenient location. Allow the engine oil to completely drain into the drain pan.

4.When the engine oil is completely drained, replace the oil drain plug (A) and tighten.

5.Place the drain pan underneath the spin on oil filter (B), then remove the filter by turning it counterclockwise. Once loose, drain all of the oil from the filter into the drain pan.

6.Apply a light film of oil to the gasket on the new oil filter, then screw the filter onto the adaptor until the gasket lightly touches the adaptor face. Tighten the filter an additional ¾ to 1 turn.

7.Refill the engine with 5 qt (4.7 liters) of new engine oil through the engine oil fill cap (C). Refer to the engine oil recommendations on chart C for the proper grade of oil. Replace the oil fill cap (C), then start the engine and check for leaks.

8.Stop the engine and check the engine oil level as outlined on page 22. Add oil as required to bring the oil to the proper level on the dipstick.

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P2701, P2201, P3201 specifications

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