Makita G1200R Portable Generator User Manual


 
4.
BEFORE OPERATION (NECESSARY INSPECTIONS
/
CHECKS)
Oil level checking and refilling should be performed
on
a
level surface with the engine stopped.
3
Oil filler neck
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/
LEVELmark
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Checking engine oil level
0
Remove oil gauge and check oil level
:
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If level is low, fill to the top of the oil filler neck.
-Change
oil
if badly contaminated. (See page
15
for
Use class
SC
(API classification) oil or a higher grade
of
oil.
procedure.)
SAE 1OW-30 or 1OW-40 is recommended for general,
all-temperature use.
If
single viscosity
oil
is used, select
the appropriate viscosity for the average temperature in
your area.
SAE
1
OW-30
-
For general, all temperature use
SAE 5W
-
For cold weather below
-1
5
"C(5"F).
Checking fuel level
-
If fuel level is low, place the engine switch to "STOP"
position.
-
Refill fuel tank up to the specified level indicated by
the "LEVEL" mark in the fuel filler openings as
shown.
3.5
lit.
(0.92
U.S.gal) (up to
the specified level marked
"LEVEL")
Tank capacity
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Recommended fuel
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Non-lead gasoline
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+CAUTION
1.
Take the proper precautions to prevent fire
hazards when refilling.
2.
Avoid overfilling.
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3. Be sure to stop the engine before refilling.
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