Generac Power Systems 05176-0 owner manual Changing the Engine OIL, Checking the Engine OIL Level

Section 5 — Maintenance

Air-cooled 15 kW Generators

4.8.3.1 Approximate Crank Cycle Times	2. Remove the dipstick and wipe it dry with a clean
• 15 seconds ON	cloth.

•7 seconds OFF

•7 seconds ON

•7 seconds OFF

•Repeat for 45 seconds Approximately 90 seconds total

‹4.8.4 OVERSPEED

This feature protects the generator from damage by shutting it down if it happens to run faster than the preset limit. This protection also prevents the gen- erator from supplying an output that could poten- tially damage appliances connected to the generator circuit. Contact the nearest Authorized Dealer if this failure occurs.

Figure 5.2 — Oil Dipstick and Fill

Oil Dipstick

Oil Fill

5.1FUSE

The generator panel’s 15 amp fuse (Figure 5.1) pro- tects 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, the engine cannot crank or start. 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, battery charging will not be pos- sible. Replace the fuse using only an identical 5 amp replacement. To remove fuse, push cap down and rotate counterclockwise.

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 origi- nal position.

Figure 5.1 – Generator Control Panel

5.3CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL

‹5.3.1 ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

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

Use all season SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or use SAE 30 oil of American Petroleum Institute (API) Service Class SG, SH, SJ or SL.

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.

5.2CHECKING THE ENGINE

OIL LEVEL

For oil capacities, see “Specifications”. For engine oil recommendations, see "Changing the Engine Oil". To check the engine oil level, proceed as follows (Figure 5.2):

1.Start the generator by moving the ATUO/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.

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‹ 5.3.2 OIL CHANGE PROCEDURE

To change the oil, proceed as follows:

1.Run the engine until it is thoroughly warmed up then shut OFF the engine.

2.Immediately after the engine shuts OFF, pull the oil drain hose (Figure 5.3) free of its retaining clip. Remove the cap from the hose and drain the oil into a suitable container.