Generac XT Serie Manuel Du Propriétaire page 17

10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
Inspect Engine Oil Level
WARNING
Risk of burns. Allow engine to cool before
draining oil or coolant. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.
Inspect engine oil level prior to each use, or
every 8 hours of operation.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill.
3. See Figure 4-1. Remove oil fill cap and
wipe dipstick clean.
Figure 4-1. Engine Oil Fill
4. Screw dipstick into filler neck. Remove
dipstick and verify oil level is within safe
operating range. See
Figure 4-2. Safe Operating Range
5. Add recommended engine oil as neces-
sary.
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.
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
SAE 30
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Figure 4-2.
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Change Engine Oil
Accidental start-up. Disconnect spark plug wires when
working on unit. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
Risk of burns. Allow engine to cool before
.
draining oil or coolant. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.
When using generator 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 cool as follows:
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug and place the wire where it
cannot contact spark plug.
3. Clean area around oil fill, and oil drain
plug.
4. Remove oil fill cap.
5. Remove oil drain cap and drain oil com-
pletely into a suitable container.
6. Install oil drain hose cap and tighten
securely.
7. Slowly pour oil into oil fill opening until oil
level is in safe operating range 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.
Air Filter
Engine will not run properly and may be dam-
aged if run with a dirty air filter. Service air fil-
ter more frequently in dirty or dusty conditions.
To service air filter:
1. See Figure
ter cover (B) and filter (C).
2. Wash filter in soapy water. Squeeze filter
dry in clean cloth (do not twist). If too dirty,
replace with new filter.
3. Clean air filter cover before installation.
NOTE: To order a new air filter, contact the
nearest IASD at 1-888-GENERAC (1-888-
436-3722).
WARNING
WARNING
4-3. Remove screw (A), air fil-
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(000139)
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