Engine Maintenance
WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause fire or electric shock resulting in death or serious injury.
When Adjusting Or Making Repairs To The Generator
•Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where is cannot contact spark plug.
When Testing For Engine Spark
•Use approved spark plug tester
•DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
Checking Oil Level / Adding Oil
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every 8 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained.
1.Make sure generator is on a level surface.
2.Loosen the side maintenance cover screws and remove the side maintenance cover (Figure 4).
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Oil Recommendations |
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We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty |
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Certified oils for best performance. Other |
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detergent oils are acceptable if classified for service SF, SG, |
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SH, SJ or higher. DO NOT use special additives. | Figure 4 |
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Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for | 3. | Clean area around | l fill a d remove oil fill cap. |
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outdoor temperature range expected. | 4. | Verify oil is at he p | nt f overflowing at oil fill opening |
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* Below 40°F (4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting. Figure 5 | |
**Above 80°F (27°C) the use of 10W30 may cause increased oil consumption. Check oil level more frequently.
5. If needed, slowly pour oil into oil fill opeinging to the point of overflowing at oil fill.
6. Replace and tighten oil fill cap.
7. Reinstall the side maintenance cover and hand tighten the cover screws.
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