8 Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator
Figure 2-6. Instruction Decal (if equipped)
Remove Contents from Carton
1. Open carton completely by cutting each
corner from top to bottom.
2. Remove and verify carton contents prior to
assembly. Carton contents should contain
the following:
Accessories
3. Record model, serial number, and date of
purchase on front cover of this manual.
NOTE:
Add Engine Oil
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Verify oil fill area is clean.
3. See Figure 2-7. Remove oil fill cap and
wipe dipstick clean.
Figure 2-7. Remove Dipstick
4. Add recommended engine oil as shown in
the following chart.
NOTE: Use petroleum based oil (supplied) for
engine break-in before using synthetic oil.
.
NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill
location. It is only necessary to use one oil fill
point.
5. See Figure 2-8. Screw dipstick into filler
neck. Remove dipstick and verify oil level
is within safe operating range.
Item Qty.
Main Unit 1
Owner’s Manual 1
0.4 Liter Oil SAE 10W-30 1
Service Warranty 1
Emissions Warranty 1
(000135)
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
CAUTION
SAE 30
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
000399