INITIAL USE INSTRUCTIONS
ENGINE OIL
The generator is shipped WITHOUT OIL in the engine.
1. Place the generator on a level surface.
2. Loosen the maintenance cover screw and remove the maintenance cover.
MAINTENANCE COVER
MAINTENANCE COVER SCREW
3. With the generator in a level position, remove the oil filler cap by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Add enough oil to bring the oil level to the upper limit of the oil filler neck.
SAE10W-30 API service category SE or later (or equivalent) is recommended
for general use; for additional recommendations (see page 17).
Maximum oil capacity: 0.46 L (0.48 US qt, 0.40 Imp qt)
Do not overfill the engine with oil. If the engine is overfilled, the excess oil
may be transferred to the air cleaner housing and air filter.
5. Screw in the oil filler cap securely.
DIPSTICK
OIL FILLER CAP
6. Reinstall the maintenance cover and tighten the maintenance cover screw
securely.
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OIL FILLER NECK
UPPER LIMIT
(The oil exists to
the oil filler neck.)