TP-5592 7/96 Scheduled Maintenance 3-7
Oil Change
Change oil according to the service schedule. Change
oil more frequently under dirty, dusty conditions.
Changeoil while theengine is stillwarm. Useone ofthe
following procedures. If engine oil filter needs
replacement, see Oil Filter Change following.
If using an automatic oil drain/oil fill pump:
1. Connect the pump to the end of the oil drain hose.
See Figure 3-3 for location.
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1. Oil drain hose
Figure 3-3. Oil Drain Hose (Typical)
2. Place the pump outlet hose into a container.
3. Remove the 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. Start the pump and remove all oil.
5. Fillcrankcasewithspecifiedamountandtypeofoil.
See Section 1—Specifications.
6. Replace oil fill cap.
7. Disconnect pump and replace the oil drain hose
end cap and turn the valve at the base of the oil
drain hose.
8. Start generator set and check for oil leaks.
9. 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.
NOTE
Too highanoillevelwillcausehighoilconsumption
and engine carbonization. Too low a level will
cause engine damage.
NOTE
Do not pollute the environment. Dispose of used
engine oil and other contaminants in a safe and an
approved manner.
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1. Oil fill at valve cover
2. Oil fill at governor
Figure 3-4. Oil Fill Locations (Typical)
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