Westinghouse iGen5000 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 20

MAINTENANCE
Avoid skin contact with engine oil. Wear protective
clothing and equipment. Wash all exposed skin with
soap and water.
4. Remove the foam air filter from the air cleaner housing
and wash it by submerging the element in a solution
of household detergent soap and warm water. Slowly
squeeze the foam to thoroughly clean.
DO NOT twist or tear the foam air filter element during
cleaning or drying. Only apply slow but firm squeezing
action.
5. Rinse the air filter element by submerging it in fresh
water and applying a slow squeezing action. Allow the
filter to dry thoroughly.
Do not pollute. Follow the guidelines of the EPA or other
governmental agencies for proper disposal of hazardous
materials. Consult local authorities or reclamation facility.
6. Dip the foam air filter in clean engine oil then squeeze
out all excess oil. The engine will smoke when started if
too much oil is left in the filter.
7. Install the foam air filter in the housing and lock the air
cleaner cover in place.
8. Install the engine service panel.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
Avoid skin contact with engine oil. Wear protective
clothing and equipment. Wash all exposed skin with
soap and water.
Always use the specified engine oil. Failure to use the
specified engine oil can cause accelerated wear and/or
shorten the life of the engine.
When using the generator under extreme, dirty, dusty
conditions or in extremely hot weather, change the oil
more frequently.
Ambient air temperature will affect engine oil performance.
Change the type of engine oil used based on weather
conditions.
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NOTICE
NOTICE
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NOTICE
Check the engine oil level before each use or every 8
hours of operation.
1. Place the generator on a level surface and allow the
engine to cool for several minutes.
2. Remove the oil access cover.
3. With a damp rag, clean around the oil dipstick.
4. Remove the oil dipstick and wipe the dipstick clean.
5. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck without screwing
it in. Remove the dipstick and verify that the oil level is
within safe operating range.
6. If low, add recommended engine oil incrementally and
recheck until the level is between the L and H marks on
the dipstick. DO NOT overfill. If over the full mark on
dipstick, drain the oil to reduce oil level to the full mark
on dipstick.
7. Replace the oil dipstick and hand-tighten.
8. Install the oil access cover.