HONDA EB5000X - Manual (Page 33)

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PRE-OPERATION CHECK
Engine Oil
UPPER LEVEL
OIL FILLER HOLE
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
Check the oil level BEFORE
EACH USE with the generator on
a level surface and the engine
stopped.
Use 4-stroke motor oil that
m e e t s
o r e x c e e d s t h e
requirements for API service
c a t e g o r y
S J o r l a t e r ( o r
equivalent). Always check the
API SERVICE label on the oil
container to be sure it includes
the letters SJ or later (or
equivalent).
If the level is low, fill to the upper limit of the oil filler neck with the
recommended oil.
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general, all-temperature use. Other
viscosities shown in the chart may be used when the average
temperature in your area is within the indicated range.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe the dipstick clean.
Check the oil level by inserting the dipstick into the filler neck
without screwing it in. 1.
2.
3.
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