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Briggs & Stratton 030235-01 manual Checking Oil Level, Adding Engine Oil, Changing Engine Oil

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SAE 30: 40 °F and higher (5 °C and higher) is good for all purpose use above 40°F, use below 40°F will cause hard starting.

10W-30:0 to 100 °F (-18 to 38 °C) is better for varying temperature conditions. This grade of oil improves cold weather starting, but may increase oil consumption at 80°F (27°C) or higher.

Synthetic 5W-30:-20 to 120 °F (-30 to 40 °C) provides the best protection at all temperatures as well as improved starting with less oil consumption.

5W-30:40 °F and below (5 °C and below) is recommended for winter use, and works best in cold conditions.

Checking Oil Level

Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every 5 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained.

1.Make sure generator is on a level surface.

2.Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap.

3.Verify oil is at the point of overflowing at oil fill opening.

4.Replace and tighten oil fill cap.

Adding Engine Oil

1.Make sure generator is on a level surface.

2.Check oil level as described in Checking Oil Level.

3.If needed, slowly pour oil into oil fill opening to the point of overflowing at oil fill.

4.Replace and tighten oil fill cap.

Changing Engine Oil

Change the oil after the first 5 hours of operation. Change oil every 50 hours thereafter. If you are using your generator under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change the oil more often.

CAUTION

Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor oil.

•Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain laboratory animals.

•Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON’T POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.

Change the oil while the engine is still warm from running, as follows:

1.Make sure unit is on a level surface.

2.Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

3.Clean area around oil drain plug (A). The oil drain plug is located at base of engine, opposite carburetor (Figure 11).

Figure 11 — Change Oil

A - Oil Drain Plug

B - Oil Fill Opening

C - Point of Overflowing

4.Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into a suitable container.

5.Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely. Remove oil fill cap.

6.Slowly pour oil (about 28 oz.) into oil fill

opening (B) to the point of overflowing (C) at oil fill cap (Figure 11). DO NOT overfill.

7.Reinstall oil fill cap. Finger tighten cap securely.

8.Wipe up any spilled oil.

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Contents

Watts Where to Find Us Revision Serial Number Engine Model Number Date PurchasedTable of Contents Safety Rules Hazard Symbols and MeaningsWhen adding or draining fuel When starting equipmentWhen operating equipment When transporting or repairing equipmentAssembly Shipment ContentsInstall Wheel Kit Equipment DescriptionWhen adding fuel Verify Engine Oil LevelAdd Fuel Type of FuelConnecting to a Building’s Electrical System System GroundGenerator Location Special RequirementsFeatures and Controls 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking ReceptacleReceptacles Generator Adapter Cord Set120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex ReceptaclesOperation Starting the Engine Connecting Electrical Loads Stopping the EnginePower Management Don’t Overload GeneratorCapacity ExampleMaintenance Maintenance ScheduleGeneral Recommendations Emissions ControlGenerator Maintenance CleaningOil Oil RecommendationsAdding Engine Oil Checking Oil LevelChanging Engine Oil Service Spark Plug Service Air CleanerClean Spark Arrester Screen Carburetor Adjustment Clean and inspect the spark arrester as followsEngine Air Cooling System Check Valve ClearanceStorage Troubleshooting Specifications Replacement PartsMaintenance Items Engine Technical InformationWarranted Parts Owner’s Warranty ResponsibilitiesLength of Coverage No Charge Maintenance Consequential CoverageClaims and Coverage Exclusions Warranty Period This page reserved Dónde encontrarnos Resolución de problemas Especificaciones Garantías MontajeControles y características OperandoNormas de seguridad Símbolos de peligro y sus significadosCuando anada combustible o vacíe el depósito Cuando ponga en funcionamiento el equipoCuando opere el equipo Cuando transporte o repare el equipoMontaje Descripción del equipoDesembalaje del generador Contenido de la cajaComprobar el nivel de aceite del motor Agregue combustibleCuando anada combustible Tipo de gasolinaTierra del sistema Conexión al sistema eléctrico de un edificioUbicación del generador Requisitos EspecialesControles y características del generador Tomas eléctricas Tomas eléctricas dobles de 120 V CA y 20 aDispositivo de seguridad de 120/240 V, 30 a Juego de cables del adaptador del generadorOperando Encienda el motorConexión de cargas eléctricas Parada del motorNo sobrecargar el generador CapacidadEjemplo Control de la energíaMantenimiento Plan de mantenimientoRecomendaciones Generales Control de emisionesMantenimiento del Generador LimpiezaAceite Recomendaciones sobre el aceiteAdición de Aceite del Motor Comprobación del Nivel de AceiteCambio de Aceite del Motor Servicio del bujía Servicio del depurador de aireLimpie la Pantalla Apagachispas Sistema de refrigeración de aire Comprobación de holgura de la válvulaAjuste del Carburador Limpie e inspeccione el apagachispas de la siguiente maneraAlmacenamiento Resolución de problemas Problemo Causa AccionInformación técnica sobre el motor Piezas garantizadas Responsabilidades de la garantía del propietarioDuración de la cobertura Servicio gratuito Solicitudes y exclusiones de coberturaMantenimiento Cobertura de daños derivadosPeríodo DE Garantía

Briggs & Stratton 030235-01 manual Checking Oil Level, Adding Engine Oil, Changing Engine Oil