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MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil Change Procedure
Oil may be hot. Do not allow hot oil to come into contact with skin, as
serious burns may result.
Note: Drain the oil while the engine is warm to assure rapid and complete
draining.
1. Start the engine and allow it to run for a few minutes. Stop the
engine.
2. Position engine switch and fuel cap
vent lever to OFF.
3. Open the service door. See page 46.
4. Place a drain pan beneath the generator for used oil.
5. Remove the oil filler cap /
dipstick (A), tip the generator
toward the oil filler neck, and
drain the oil into a drain pan.
Note: Improper disposal of engine oil
can be harmful to the
environment and is unlawful.
Properly dispose of used oil.
6. Drain the used oil into a
sealed container and take it to
a recycling center. Do not
discard the oil into a rubbish
bin, dump it on the ground,
or pour it down the drain.
