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20 | Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC
MAINTENANCE
water and applying a slow squeezing action. Allow the
lter to dry thoroughly.
NOTICE
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 lter in clean engine oil then squeeze
out all excess oil. The engine will smoke when started if
too much oil is left in the lter.
7. Install the foam air lter in the housing, then the coarse
air lter. Install the air cleaner cover and secure with the
cover clips.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
Avoid skin contact with engine oil. Wear protective
clothing and equipment. Wash all exposed skin with
soap and water.
NOTICE
Always use the specied engine oil. Failure to use the
specied 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.
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. With a damp rag, clean around the oil dipstick.
3. Remove the oil dipstick and wipe the dipstick clean.
4. Wipe the dipstick clean, insert it into the oil ller neck
and screw it in. Remove the dipstick and verify that the
oil level is within safe operating range between the low
(L) and high (H) marks on the dipstick.
Safe Operating Range
5. If low, add recommended engine oil incrementally and
recheck until the level is between the L and H marks on
the dipstick. DO NOT overll. If over the full mark on
the dipstick, drain the oil to reduce the oil level to the
full mark.
6. Replace the oil dipstick and hand-tighten.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
When using the generator under extreme, dirty, dusty
conditions or in extremely hot weather, change the oil
more frequently. Change the oil while the engine is still
warm from operation.
1. Place the generator on a level surface and allow the
engine to cool for several minutes.
2. With a damp rag, clean around the oil dipstick. Remove
the dipstick and wipe clean.
3. Place an oil pan (or suitable container) under the oil
drain bolt.
4. Using a 10mm wrench, remove the oil drain bolt and
allow the oil the to drain.
Drain bolt
Oil pan
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