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Changing Engine Oil and Oil Filter
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON’T
POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
Change the oil while the engine is still warm from running,
as follows:
1. Press and hold the control board OFF button.
2. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control board.
3. Place oil drain hose into an approved container.
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. Place oil absorbing towels under oil filter.
7. Remove oil filter and dispose of properly.
8. Before installing a new oil filter, lightly lubricate the
oil filter gasket with fresh, clean oil.
9. Install the oil filter by hand until the gasket contacts
the oil filter adapter, then tighten the oil filter 1/2 to
3/4 turn.
10. Add oil.
11. Remove container from under oil filter and clean
up any spilled oil.
12. Start and run engine. As engine warms up, check
for oil leaks.
13. Stop engine, wait for oil to settle, check oil level
and add if necessary.
CAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with
used motor oil.
• Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain
laboratory animals.
• Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
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
an engine failure.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void engine and generator warranty.
Service Air Cleaner
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if you
run it with a dirty air cleaner. Clean or replace more often if
operating under dusty or dirty conditions.
To service the air cleaner, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the control board OFF button.
2. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control board.
3. Remove the knobs and the cover.
4. Remove air filter.
3. To loosen debris, gently tap air cleaner on a hard
surface. If air cleaner is excessively dirty, replace with
a new air cleaner.
5. Install the air filter.
6. Install the cover and secure with knobs.
When all servicing is complete, replace 15 Amp fuse in
control board and reset exercise timer.
NOTICE
Replacement parts must be the same and installed in
the same position as the original parts.
Not for
Reproduction
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