
Engine Oil
Engine Oil
Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life.
•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
SAE
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
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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