Ruud Generator Systems Portable Generator User Manual


 
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4. Remove brass fitting from end of drain hose and drain
oil into an approved container.
5. When oil has drained, replace brass fitting on hose.
6. Add oil if not changing oil filter, See Checking/Adding
Engine Oil.
Changing Oil Filter
1. Place an approved container under oil filter.
2. Remove oil filter and dispose of properly.
3. Before installing a new oil filter, lightly lubricate the oil
filter gasket with fresh, clean oil.
4. Install the oil filter by hand until the gasket contacts the
oil filter adapter, then tighten the oil filter ½ to ¾ turn.
5. Add oil as described in Checking/Adding Engine Oil.
6. Remove container from under oil filter and clean up any
spilled oil.
7. Start and run engine. As engine warms up, check for oil
leaks.
8. Stop engine, wait for oil to settle, check oil level and add
if necessary as described in Checking/Adding Engine Oil.
NOTICE Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it
has been properly serviced with the recommended oil will
result in equipment failure.
DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has
been properly serviced with the recommended oil. This may
result in engine failure.
Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void engine and generator warranty.
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