4.
Reinstall drain bolt before filling the engine with fresh oil up to the maximum
mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill oil reservoir. Use a funnel to prevent
spillage.
5.
Reinstall oil dipstick and tighten.
Note
Oil capacities: BG4650E (600mL), BG6250E (700mL), BG11500E (1.1L),
BG11500DE (1.1L)
SAE 10W-30 or SAE Synthetic 5W-30 is recommended for general use.
Use of synthetic oil does not change maintenance intervals.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
Effective Viscosity Range of Engine Oils
5W-30
-30
-20
-20
0
Note
Do not tilt the generator when adding engine oil. This could result in
overfilling and damage to the engine.
Use high quality engine oil with strong detergents. Using non-detergent
or 2-stroke oil could shorten the engine's working life.
Handle and store engine oil with care, avoid getting dirt or dust into the
oil.
Do not mix different engine oils.
Before the engine oil falls below a safe level, the low oil alert system will
automatically shut off the engine. The low oil light will turn on.
BG4650E
To avoid the inconvenience of unexpected engine shutoff, check the
engine oil level as often as possible.
Use 4-stroke engine oil, certified to meet or exceed API standard SG, SF,
SAE ratings.
Foam Air
TM
Filter
Synthetic 5W-30
10W-30
0°C
-10
10
32°F
20
40
41
15W-50
20
30
60
80
100
40
50
°C
120
°F