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4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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UPPER LEVEL
LOWER
LEVEL
OIL FILLER NECK
OIL GAUGE
(OIL FILLER)
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
CHECK ENGINE OIL.
Before checking or refilling oil, be sure
generator is located on stable and level
surface with engine stopped.
Remove oil filler cap and check the
engine oil level.
If oil level is below the lower level line,
refill with suitable oil (see table) to
upper level line. Do not screw in the
oil filler cap when checking oil level.
Change oil if contaminated.
(See "How-To" Maintenance.)
Oil capacity : 1.2 liters
Recommended engine oil :
Use 4-stroke automotive detergent
oil of API service class
SE or higher
grade
(SG, SH or SJ is
recommended).
SAE 10W-30 or
10W-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.
Ambient
temperature
Single grade
Multigrade
5W
10W
20W
#20
#30
#40
10W
-
30
10W
-
40