Maintenance, Checking engine oil level, Change engine oil – Generac Power Systems 9592-3 User Manual
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MAINTENANCE
This section includes information about simple mainte
nance which includes the following tasks:
Checking engine oil level.
Changing engine oil.
Changing oil filter.
Changing the air cleaner.
Cleaning the air intake screen.
Cleaning spark plugs.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check engine crankcase oil level at least every eight
hours of operation, or before you use it (Figure 7).
Figure 7 — Oil Dipstick and Fill Tube
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Be sure the generator is as level as possible.
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Remove oil dipstick and wipe dry with clean, lint-free
cloth.
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Install and tighten oil dipstick, then remove again.
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Oil should be at dipstick FULL mark. If necessary,
add the recommended oil to the FULL mark only.
DO NOT OVERFILL ABOVE “FULL" MARK.
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Install and tighten oil dipstick cap before operating
the engine.
NOTE: See "Engine Oil Requirements" on Page 11 for
recommended oils.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Change engine oil after the first 25 hours of operation
(after the 25-hour break-in period. Page 10). Thereaf
ter, change oil every 50 operating hours. Change oil
more frequently if operating consistently under heavy
load or at high ambient temperatures.
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Warm up engine for at least five minutes, then shut
down.
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With engine still warm from running, remove oil
drain plug (Figure 8). Drain oil completely into a
suitable container.
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When oil has drained, install and tighten oil drain
plug.
Figure 8
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Location of Oil Drain Plug
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Remove oil dipstick and fill crankcase with the rec
ommended oil (See Page 11). The engine crank
case can hold about 1.7 liters. DO NOT OVERFILL
ABOVE "FULL" MARK.
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Install and tighten dipstick cap before operating
engine.
CHANGE OIL FILTER
Replace the engine oil filter after the first 25 hours of
operation, every 100 operating hours thereafter.
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Turn oil filter counterclockwise to remove (Figure 9).
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Coat gasket of new filter with engine oil.
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Turn new filter clockwise until its gasket contacts
tightly with the filter adapter. Then tighten with an
additional 3/4 to one turn by hand.
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Run engine and check for leaks.
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