DeVillbiss Air Power Company GM1000 Portable Generator User Manual


 
3. Remove filler cap/dipstick.
4. Place a suitable container under the
oil drain hole in the frame.
5. Remove the drain plug and allow
the engine oil to drain into the
container.
NOTE: Please dispose of used motor oil
in a manner that is compatible with the
environment. It is recommended to take
used oil in a sealed container to your local
recycling center or service station for
reclamation. Do not throw it in the trash
or pour it on the ground or down a drain.
6. Replace oil drain plug.
7. With the engine in a level position,
fill to the edge of the oil filler hole
with the SAE 10W-30 oil.
NOTE: Other viscosities shown in the
chart in the "To Check Oil" paragraph
may be used.
8. Replace the oil filler cap/dipstick
securely.
F
-20 0 20 40 60 80 100
C
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
STARTING TEMPERATURES RANGE
ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
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SAE Viscosity Grades
Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30
To Change Oil
Drain the engine oil when the engine is
warm. Warm oil drains quickly and
completely.
1. Stop engine as described in the
Operation section.
2. Remove the bottom panel on the
control panel side of the unit.
Remove Bottom Panel
Filler Cap/Dipstick
Oil Drain Plug
Oil Drain Hole
14- ENG
A04669
3. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick
and wipe it clean.
4. Insert and remove the filler
cap/dipstick without screwing it into
the filler neck. Check the oil level
shown on the dipstick.
5. If the oil level is low, fill to the edge
of the oil filler hole with the SAE
10W-30 oil.
NOTE: Other viscosities shown in the
chart may be used when the average
temperature in your area is within the
recommended range.
Oil Filler cap/dipstick
Oil Filler
Cap/Dipstick
Upper Limit
Lower Limit