Honeywell HW5500, HW5500E Engine Oil, Adding Engine Oil, Low Oil Protection, Checking Engine Oil Level, Engine Oil Recommendations

Engine Oil

Engine Oil

Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life. Non-detergent and 2-stroke engine oils will damage engine and are not recommended.

•Be sure to use engine oils specified under “Engine Oil Recommendations.”

It is very important to maintain proper level of engine oil to keep engine in good running condition.

•Check engine oil level prior to each use. Refill engine oil if oil level is too low.

Oil level should be at “H” or somewhere between the “L” and “H”.

FIGURE 22: Engine Oil Level

„If oil level is at “L” or below, add recommended oil (see “Adding Engine Oil”). Do not overfill.

Engine Oil Recommendations

Use 4-stroke oil, or equivalent high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer's requirements for API Performance Class SL, SJ, or better.

SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general temperature use. Refer to Figure 20 for information on other viscosities that may be used. Other viscosities shown in chart may be used when average temperature in your area is within indicated range.

FIGURE 20: Recommended Oil Viscosity

Checking Engine Oil Level

To check engine oil level:

1.Stop generator if engine is running.

2.Be sure generator is set on flat, level surface.

3.Remove oil fill cap and wipe off dipstick end with clean cloth.

4.Insert oil fill cap to oil fill hole but do not screw in (Fig- ure 21).

5.Pull out to read current oil level indicated on dipstick end.

„If oil level

„is at “H” or somewhere between the “L” and “H”, reinstall oil fill cap and fully tighten.

6.Reinstall oil fill cap and fully tighten.

Low Oil Protection

When engine oil level approaches an unsafe level, the low oil protection feature prevents equipment damage by automatically shutting down engine.

When engine shuts down due to low oil level:

•The engine start switch will remain in RUN position.

•You will not be able to start engine until you add required amount of engine oil.

Adding Engine Oil

iNOTE:

For initial start-up, follow instructions provided on engine oil bottle provided with generator.

1.Stop generator if engine is running.

2.Be sure generator is set on flat, level surface.

3.Remove oil fill cap.

FIGURE 23: Oil Fill Cap Removal

4.Slowly pour oil into oil fill hole.

5.Check oil level.

6.Replace oil fill cap and fully tighten.

FIGURE 21: Engine Oil Level

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