Engine Oil
This engine is filled with synthetic oil (API SJ/CF 5W-30). This allows from system operation in the widest range of temperature and climate conditions.
We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality detergent oils are acceptable if classified for service SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher. DO NOT use special additives.

Engine Maintenance

WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause fire or electric shock resulting in death or serious injury.

WHEN ADJUSTING OF MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR

t Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK

t Use approved spark plug tester.

t DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.

Checking/Adding Engine Oil

1.Gain access to the dipstick on the engine.

2.Clean the oil fill area of any debris.

3.Remove the dipstick and wipe with a clean cloth.

4.Fully insert dipstick into oil fill.

5.Remove dipstick and check oil level. Verify oil is a FULL mark (top hole) on dipstick.

6.If needed, slowly pour recommended oil into oil fill opening. DO NOT overfill. After adding oil, wait one minute and recheck oil level.

NOTICE Overfilling with oil could cause the engine not to start, or

Changing Engine Oil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

hard starting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

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USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.

 

 

 

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Change oil while the engine is still warm f

rom running, as

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TION

 

 

 

 

 

 

CA TION

 

 

Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

described in the operator’s manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

with used

motor

oil.

1. Set control board system

 

 

 

 

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2. Remove 15 Amp fuse

 

 

 

 

 

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NOTICE Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it

 

 

 

 

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has been properly serviced with the recommended oil will

 

 

 

 

 

result in equipment failure.

 

 

 

 

 

t Refer to the Maintenance section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REPR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

t Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

instruction will void engine and generator warranty.

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