Maintenance
Motor oil
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Motor oil
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The generator must be on level ground.
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The motor must not be hot, but should ideally be slightly
warm.
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Place a small pan or rag under the screw plug or dipstick,
in order to catch the escaping oil.
CAUTION!
Leaking motor oil can contaminate soil and groundwa-
ter.
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Use an oil collection container.
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Recycle used motor oil.
DANGER!
Motor oil can be hot — risk of burns.
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Allow motor to cool.
Fig. 14: Checking the motor oil
Check the oil level as follows:
Requirements
Checking the oil