3-8 Scheduled Maintenance TP-5592 7/96
If not using an automatic oil drain/oil fill pump:
1. To drain oil, turn valve (if equipped) at the base of
the oil drain hose. See Figure 3-3 for location.
Remove oil drain hose end cap and place oil drain
hoseinacontainer. Donotpollute theenvironment
or waterways.
2. Allow ample time for oil to drain. After completing
theoildrainingprocess,replacethe end cap onthe
hose and turn the valve at the base of the oil drain
hose.
3. Remove oil fill cap. One cap is near the top of the
engine on the valve cover. The other cap is near
the governor. See Figure 3-4.
4. Fillcrankcasewithspecifiedamountandtypeofoil.
See Section 1—Specifications.
5. Replace oil fill cap.
6. Start generator set and check for oil leaks.
7. Stop generator set. Remove dipstick and wipe
clean, reinsert as far as possible, and remove to
checkoil level. Add oil,asnecessary,tobringlevel
up to max mark.
Oil Filter Change
Replace the oil filter as listed in the service schedule.
Change more frequently if operating in dirty, dusty
conditions. See Figure 3-5 and refer to the following
procedure.
1. Loosen the oil filter by turning it counterclockwise.
Removeoilfilteranduseragstocleanupspilledoil.
Dispose of oil filter in a safe and approved manner.
2. Clean contact surface on the oil filter adapter.
3. Lightly lubricate the gasket surface of the new filter
with fresh engine oil. Thread filter on adapter until
gasket makes contact, hand-tighten an additional
one-half turn. Wash hands after any contact with
engine oil.
To perform an oil change skip Steps 4-5 and go
back to Oil Change procedure preceding.
4. Start generator set and check for oil leaks.
5. Stop generator set. Remove dipstick and wipe
clean. Reinsert as far as possible and remove to
checkoil level. Add oil,asnecessary,tobringlevel
up to max mark.
ADV-5853-A
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1. Lube oil filter
Figure 3-5. Lube Oil Filter (Typical)
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