PRO-POINT 8718090 Manuel D'utilisateur page 11

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HOW TO CHECK OIL
1. Level the generator.
2. Clean the oil fill area of any debris.
3. Remove the dipstick (O) and wipe with a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick into the neck.
5. Remove the oil dipstick and check that the oil is between the Full and Fill marks. Add or drain
oil based on the measurement.
6. Replace and tighten the oil dipstick.
HOW TO ADD OIL
IMPORTANT! Read the Engine Oil section before adding oil to ensure that it is suitable for
the engine.
1. Remove the oil filler cap (D) and place to one side.
2. Place a funnel into the oil fill neck. The funnel opening should be wide enough to prevent the
oil from collecting in the funnel's cone.
3. Pour oil into the funnel. Allow the oil to settle for one minute and recheck the level. Repeat until
the desired level is reached.
4. Place the oil filler cap back on the oil fill neck and screw until hand-tight.
5. Wipe up any spilled oil. Dispose of oil soaked rags in a proper hazardous waste container.
HOW TO DRAIN OIL
WARNING! When you drain the oil from the oil drain plug, the fuel tank must be empty or fuel can leak
out and result in a fire or explosion. To empty the fuel tank, run generator until it stops from lack of fuel.
1. Remove the oil filler cap (D).
2. Place an approved container below the oil drain plug (L).
3. Remove the oil drain plug and allow oil to drain into the container.
4. Install oil drain plug and tighten.
5. Reinsert the oil filler cap and tighten .
IMPORTANT! Used oil must be disposed of properly. Do not pour it on the ground or down a
drain or throw it in the trash. It is recommended to take it to your local recycling centre or
service station for reclamation.
HOW TO CHANGE THE OIL FILTER
1. Drain the engine oil, then tighten the drain bolt securely.
2. Remove the old oil filter (Fig. 6-1) and drain the oil in to a suitable container. Discard the
used oil filter as instructed by your municipal by-laws.
3. Clean the filter mounting base.
4. Coat the o-ring of the new oil filter with clean engine oil (Fig. 6-2).
5. Screw the new oil filter onto the engine by hand, until the o-ring
contacts the filter mounting base. Use an oil filter socket tool to
tighten the filter an additional 7/8 turn (8.5 ft-lb [12 N-m] torque).
6. Refill the crankcase with oil and reinstall the oil filler cap.
7. Start the engine and check for oil filter leaks.
8. Stop the engine and check the oil level. Add oil if needed.
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15,000W Gasoline Generator with Electric Start 8718090
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