Checking Engine OIL Level, Change OIL Filter

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Generac NP-50LPG Recreational Vehicle Generator

This section includes information about simple maintenance which includes the following tasks.

• Checking engine oil level

•With engine still warm, remove oil drain cap from oil drain hose (Figure 8). Drain oil completely into a suitable con- tainer.

•	Changing engine oil	Figure 8 — Location of Oil Drain Cap
•	Changing oil filter	OIL DRAIN CAP
•	Clean or change the air cleaner	OIL DRAIN CAP
•	Clean or change the air cleaner
• Cleaning the air intake screen
•	Cleaning spark plug
	CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check engine crankcase oil level at least every eight hours of
operation, or before you use it.
	Be sure the generator is as level as possible.
•	Remove OIL DIPSTICK (Figure 7) and wipe it dry with clean,
	lint-free cloth.	• When oil has drained, install and tighten oil drain cap.
• Install and tighten oil dipstick then remove again.		• Remove oil fill cap and fill crankcase with the recommended
• Oil level should be at the dipstick “FULL” mark. If necessary,		oil (see Page 12). The engine crankcase can hold about 1.4
	add oil to the “FULL” mark only. DO NOT FILL ABOVE THE	liters. DO NOT FILL ABOVE “FULL” MARK.
	“FULL” MARK.	• Install and tighten oil dipstick and oil fill cap before operat-
• Install and tighten oil dipstick before operating the engine.		ing engine.
NOTE: See “Engine Oil Requirements” on Page 12 for rec-		CHANGE OIL FILTER
ommended oils.		Change engine oil filter after the first 25 hours of operation,
	Figure 7 —Oil Dipstick and Oil Fill Cap	every 100 operating hours thereafter.
	Figure 7 —Oil Dipstick and Oil Fill Cap	• Turn oil filter counterclockwise to remove (Figure 9).
		• Turn oil filter counterclockwise to remove (Figure 9).
		• Coat gasket of new filter with engine oil.
		• Turn new filter clockwise until its gasket contacts lightly with
	OIL DIPSTICK	the filter adapter. Then tighten with an additional 3/4 to one
	OIL DIPSTICK	turn by hand.
		turn by hand.

• Run engine and check for leaks.

	NOTE: Check oil level and fill to full mark after checking for
OIL FILL CAP	leaks. Filter will retain some oil.
OIL FILL CAP

Figure 9 — Engine Oil Filter

CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Change engine oil after the first 25 hours of operation (after the 25-hour break-in period, Page 11). Thereafter, change oil every 50 operating hours. Change oil more frequently if oper- ating consistently under heavy load or at high ambient temperatures. To change oil, proceed as follows:

• Run engine for at least 5 minutes, then shut down.

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Figure 8 — Location of Oil Drain Cap