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TP-6905 6/1452 Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance
4.3 Lubrication System
4.3.1 Oil Specifications
Use oil that displays the American Petroleum Institute
(API) Starburst certification mark FOR GASOLINE
ENGINES on the container. Do not use straight-weight
oils recommended for industrial or stationary engines.
CC or CD classification oils, even when labeled Heavy
Duty or For Natural Gas Engines are not acceptable.
Multi--viscosity synthetic oils are recommended. For
best performance in colder environments (such as the
United States and Canada), use Society of Automotive
Engineers (SAE) 5W-30, API service class SJor higher.
In extremely hot environments where temperatures are
never or rarely below
0_C(32_F), use a synthetic oil with
a viscosity designation of 10W-30, API service class SJ
or higher.
4.3.2 Oil Check
Check the oil level in the crankcase every 24 hours o f
operation or before the engine is started each day. Do
not check the oil level while operating the unit. Stop the
generator set and keep the generator set level to get an
accurate reading.
To check the oil level, remove the dipstick and wipe the
end clean. Reinsert the dipstick and wait at least 30
seconds. Remove the dipstick and check the level.
Maintainthe oil level betweenthe Full and Addmarks on
the dipstick, as shown in Figure 4-1. See Section 1,
Service Views for the dipstick location.
Note: Do not operate the set if the oil level is below the
Add mark or above the Full mark on the dipstick.
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TP-5586-3
2
1. Full mark
2. Add mark
Figure 4-1 Oil Level Check
4.3.3 Oil Additions
Adding some oil between oil changes is normal. The
amount varies with generator set usage. Open the oil fill
cap and pour in a small amount of oil using a funnel or
other suitable pouring device. See Section 1, Service
Views, for the oil check and oil fill locations.
4.3.4 Oil and Filter Change
Change the oil yearly, after every 120 hours of use, or
before generator set storage. Change the oil more
frequently if the generator set operates under dirty,
dusty conditions. Change the oil while the engine is still
warm.See Section 1,Service Views,for oilfill, oil check,
and oil filter locations.
Dispose of all waste materials (engine oil, fuel, filter,
etc.) in an environmentally safe manner.
Note: Reset the maintenance timer on the RDC2
controller after changing the oil.
Oil Change Procedure
Whenever possible, drain the oil while it is still warm.
1. Drain the oil.
a. Press the OFF button on the RDC2 generator
set controller.
b. Disconnect the power for the battery charger.
c. Disconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) lead first.
d. Remove the housing side panel.
e. Remove the plug from the oil drain fitting and
install a drain hose.
f. Open the oil drain valve on the engine.
g. Allowtime for the engine oilto drain completely.
h. Close the oil drain valve.
i. Replace the oil drain plug.