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1. Open the left side maintenance cover.
2. Remove the oil dipstick.
3. Remove the drain bolt and drain the oil. There is a rubber plug in the bottom of the generator pan
that can be removed to facilitate draining the oil. The generator will have to be raised off the ground
and supported while the oil drains. Retighten the bolt securely.
4. Refill with the recommended oil and check the level.
5. Close the left side maintenance cover.
Engine oil capacity: .63 quart or 0.55 liter
7.4 Air cleaner service
A dirty air cleaner will restrict airflow to the carburetor and allow dirt into the engine. Service the air
cleaner regularly. Service more frequently when operating the generator in extremely dusty areas.
■Do not use gasoline or low flashpoint solvents for cleaning. They
are flammable and explosive under certain conditions.
■ Never run the generator without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear
may result.
1. Open the service door.
2. Unsnap the clips and remove the air cleaner cover.
3. If the paper element is dirty or torn, replace it with a new one. Do not attempt to clean the element.
5. Reinstall the air cleaner cover.
6. Close and latch the service door.
ir cleaner base
ir cleaner element
ir cleaner cover