Generac Power Systems 004700-00 owner manual Checking the Engine OIL Level

Section 3 – Maintenance

Recreational Vehicle Generator

‹2.10.4 OPERATION IN HIGH GRASS OR BRUSH

3.1CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Never operate the generator while the vehicle is parked over high grass, weeds, brush, leaves or any other combustible substance. Such materials can ignite and burn from the heat of the exhaust system. The generator exhaust system becomes extremely hot during operation and remains hot for a long time after it has shut down.

‹2.10.5 EFFECTS OF MOISTURE AND DIRT

Keep the generator set as clean and dry as possible. Protect the unit against excessive dust, dirt, corrosive vapors, road splash, etc. Permitting dirt and mois- ture to accumulate on generator windings will have an adverse effect on the insulation resistance of those windings.

When moisture is allowed to remain in contact with windings, some of the moisture will be retained in voids and cracks in the insulation. This causes a reduced insulation resistance and will eventually cause problems. Dirt will make the problem worse, since dirt tends to hold moisture in contact with windings. Salt (as from sea air) also will worsen the problem since it tends to absorb moisture from the air. Salt and moisture, when combined, form a good electrical conductor.

For oil capacities and requirements, see “Engine Oil Requirements,” Section 1.5.4. Check the engine crankcase oil level at least every eight hours of opera- tion, or before each use. To check the engine oil level, proceed as follows (see Figure 3.1):

1.Be sure the generator is as level as possible.

2.Remove the dipstick and wipe it dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.

3.Install and tighten the dipstick cap; then, remove it again. The oil level should be at the dipstick “Full” mark.

4.If necessary, remove the oil fill cap on the rocker cover and slowly add oil until it reaches the dip- stick “Full” mark. DO NOT FILL ABOVE THE “FULL” MARK.

Never operate the engine with the oil level below the “Add” mark on the dipstick. Doing this could damage the engine.

5.Install and tighten the oil fill cap and the dipstick before operating the engine.

3.2CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL

AND/OR OIL FILTER

•Change the engine oil after the first 25 hours of operation (after the 25-hour break-in period, see Section 2.10.1). Thereafter, change the oil every 100 operating hours. Change the oil more fre- quently if operating consistently under heavy load or at high ambient temperatures.

Figure 3.1 – Oil Maintenance Features

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GENERAC OHVI INDUSTRIAL ENGINE

QUIETPACTTM40G

RV SERVICE LOCATOR: 1.800.333.1322

Oil Dipstick/Oil Fill

		CONTROL CENTER
		S T A R T	F U E L	C . B .
				3 0 A
		S T O P	P R I M E
			F U S E
			7.5 A
		S E R V IC E A C C E S S P A N E L
		AIR FILTER LOCATED BEHIND PANEL.
		MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
		OIL LEVEL:	CHECK DAILY
		AIR FILTER:	CLEAN PREFILTER
			EVERY 100 HOURS. *
			REPLACE ELEMENT
			EVERY 250 HOURS. *
		OIL & OIL FILTER:	CHANGE EVERY 100
			HOURS. (OR ANNUALLY) *
			*
		SPARK PLUGS:	INSPECT & CLEAN
			PLUGS EVERY 100
			HOURS. REPLACE PLUGS
			EVERY 500 HOURS.
			(IF NECESSARY)
		FUEL FILTER:	CHANGE EVERY 400
			HOURS. (OR ANNUALLY)
To	R	REPLACEMENT INFORMATION
	e	PREFILTER P/N:		0D4511
	m	AIR FILTER P/N:		0D3262
	o	OIL FILTER P/N:		070185
		SPARK PLUG P/N:		072347
	v	FUEL FILTER P/N:		0D7515
	e	OIL CAPACITY WITH FILTER:		0.8L/0.84QT
		TEMPERATURE	SAE VISCOSITY
		32˚F AND HIGHER		30
		10˚F TO 100˚F		15W-40
		0˚F TO 80˚F		10W-30
		-20˚F TO 50˚F		5W-30
		WHEN SERVICE OR PARTS ARE NEEDED IN
		THE USA OR CANADA, CONTACT THE GENERAC
		SERVICE LOCATOR AT 1-800-333-1322.

Oil Drain Oil Filter

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