Inspect Engine Oil Level; Change Engine Oil; Air Filter - Generac 231461 Manuel

Maintenance and Troubleshooting
* Below 50°F (10°C) use of SAE 30 will result
in hard start.
** Above 80°F (27°C) use of 10W30 may
cause increased oil consumption. Inspect
oil level more frequently.

Inspect Engine Oil Level

Inspect engine oil level prior to each use, or
every 8 hours of operation.
1. Place power washer on a level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill.
3. See Figure 4-7. Remove oil fill cap and
wipe dipstick clean.
Figure 4-7. Engine Oil Fill
4. See Figure 4-8. Screw dipstick into filler
neck.Verify proper oil level on dipstick.
Figure 4-8. Safe Operating Range
5. Add recommended
necessary.
6. Replace oil fill cap and hand-tighten.
NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill
location. It is only necessary to use one oil fill
point.

Change Engine Oil

When using power washer under extreme,
dirty, dusty conditions, or in extremely hot
weather, change oil more frequently.
NOTE: Don't pollute. Conserve resources.
Return used oil to collection centers.
Change oil while engine is still warm from
running, as follows:
1. Place power washer on a level surface.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug and place the wire where it
cannot contact spark plug.
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engine oil as
3. Clean area around oil fill, and oil drain
plug.
4. Remove oil fill cap.
5. See 4-9. Remove oil drain plug (A)
Figure
and drain oil completely into a suitable
container.
6. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely.
7. See 4-8. Slowly pour oil into oil fill
Figure
opening until oil level is between L and H
marks on dipstick. DO NOT overfill.
8. Install oil fill cap, and finger tighten.
9. Wipe up any spilled oil.
10. Properly dispose of oil in accordance with
all applicable regulations.
Figure 4-9.Oil Drain Plug

Air Filter

Engine will not run properly and may be
damaged if run with a dirty air cleaner. Service
air cleaner more frequently in dirty or dusty
conditions.
To service air cleaner:
1. Remove air cleaner cover.
2. Remove filter element(s).
3. Inspect filter element(s) and replace if
damaged. To order replacements, contact
Generac Customer Service at 1-888-
GENERAC (888-436-3722) for the name
of your nearest IASD.
4. Tap paper filter element several times on
hard surface to remove dirt. Compressed
air (not exceeding 30 psi (207 kPa) can
also be used to blow through filter element
from the inside.
5. Use a clean, damp cloth to wipe dirt from
inside air cleaner cover.
6. Put cleaned or new filter element(s) in
place. Verify gasket is in place (if
equipped).
7. Install air cleaner cover. Tighten air
cleaner screws or fasteners securely.
Owner's Manual for Power Washer
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