Changing Engine Oil

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 oil while the engine is still warm from running.

1.Press and hold the control board OFF button.

2.Remove 15 Amp fuse from control board.

3.Place oil drain hose (B) into an approved container.

4.Open valve (A) located on bottom of oil pan.

Shown here is the oil drain hose (B) and the oil filter location (C) for the 60kW generator:

5.When oil has drained, replace brass fitting on hose.

6.Add the required amount of oil to bring the level up to, but not over the “FULL” mark on the dipstick. Reinstall the oil filler cap to valve rocker arm cover and wipe any excess oil clean.

7.Reinstall 15 Amp fuse in control board.

8.Press and hold the control board AUTO button.

To make the task of adding oil more convenient, we recommend use of a funnel attached to a length of tubing long enough to reach from the Coolant Fill door to the oil fill opening on the engine valve cover.

 

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REPRODUCTION

 

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B

 

 

 

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Engine V-Belts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The engine installed in this equipment uses drive belt(s) that

When inspecting the belts, check for:

drive the water pump and alternator. The drive belt(s) are an

Cracks

integral part of the cooling and charging system and should be

• Chunking of the belt

inspected according to the maintenance schedule.

Splits

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Material hanging loose from the belt

 

 

 

Glazing, hardening

If any of these conditions exist, the belt should be replaced.

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