Makita G12010R - Manual (Page 17)

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UPPER
LEVEL
LOWER
LEVEL
OIL GAUGE
Oil gauge
Upper level
Lower level
4. PRE-OPERATION CHECK
CHECK ENGINE OIL
Before checking or refilling oil, be sure
generator is located on stable and level
surface with engine stopped.
1) Remove oil level gauge and check the
engine oil level.
2) If oil level is below the lower level "L"
refill with suitable oil (see table) to upper
level "F" after removing the engine oil
filler cap.
3) Change oil if contaminated.
(See "How-To" Maintenance.)
Recommended engine oil :
Use 4-stroke automotive detergent oil
of API service class SE or higher
grade (SG, SH or SJ is recommended).
SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 is
recommended for general, all-
temperature use. If single viscosity oil
is used, select the appropriate
viscosity for the average temperature
in your area.
Oil capacity 0.41 US-gal (Upper level)
1.55 liters (Upper level)
NOTE :
The engine is equipped with an oil sensor
unit (hydraulic pressure detection type)
that will automatically stop the engine if
oil in the crank case is reduced below the
specified level. Should the engine be
automatically stopped, be sure to check
the amounts of fuel and oil.
When the oil is reduced below the
specified level, add new oil to the upper
limit. Since the oil sensor will not detect
the deterioration of oil, visually check the
quality or determine it by the specified
time and then change the oil if necessary.
(Refer to page
25.)
OIL FILLER CAP
Ambient
temperature
Single grade
Multigrade
5W
10W
20W
#20
#30
#40
10W-30
10W-40