Generac Power Systems 04759-0, 04758-0 Checking the Engine OIL Level, Changing the Engine OIL

Section 4 — Maintenance

Guardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators

4.1FUSE

The generator panel’s 15 amp fuse (Figure 4.1) protects the DC control circuit against overload. The fuse is wired in series with the battery output lead to the panel. If the fuse element has melted open, you cannot crank or start the engine. You should replace the fuse using only an identical 15-amp replacement.

The generator panel’s 5 amp fuse protects the battery charge circuit against overload. If the fuse element has melted open, you will not have battery charging capa- bility. You should replace the fuse using only an identi- cal 5 amp replacement. To remove fuse, push cap down and rotate counterclockwise.

Figure 4.1 – Generator Control Panel

Figure 4.2 — Oil Dipstick and Fill, 7 kW

Oil Dipstick and Fill

FUSE
5A	OFF MAN.
AUTO
FUSE
15A	SET
	EXERCISE
	TIME

L o c a t e y o u r n e a r e s t d e a le r a t :

POWER SYSTEMS, INC.

SYSTEM SET

LOW OIL

HIGH TEMP.

OVER SPEED

OVER CRANK

F L A S H IN G G R E E N L E D =

N O U T IL IT Y S E N S E 4 F L A S H IN G R E D L E D S =

E X E R C IS E R N O T S E T

Figure 4.3 — Oil Dipstick and Fill,

12 kW and 15 kW

Oil Dipstick

Oil Fill

4.2CHECKING THE ENGINE

OIL LEVEL

For oil capacities, see “Specifications,” Section 1.5 (Page 6). For engine oil recommendations, see Section 4.3.1. To check the engine oil level, proceed as follows (Figure 4.2):

1.Start the generator by moving the Auto/ Off/Manual switch to the MANUAL position. Allow it to run for a short while and then shut it down by moving the switch to the OFF position.

2.Remove the dipstick and wipe it dry with a clean cloth.

3.Install the dipstick; then, remove it again. The oil level should be at the dipstick “Full” mark. If nec- essary, add oil to the “Full” mark only. 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.

4.Install the dipstick.

5.Reset the Auto/Off/Manual switch to its original position.

4.3CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL

‹4.3.1 ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

Use oil of American Petroleum Institute (API) Service Class SG, SH or SJ. Use all season SAE 5W-30 Synthetic oil. Organic break-in oil is required before using synthetic oil.

NOTE:

The unit is supplied with “break-in” oil. See the “Break-in Procedure,” Section 3.1 (Page 12), for the first required oil change.

Any attempt to crank or start the engine before

!it has been properly serviced with the recom- mended oil may result in an engine failure.

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