PREPARING THE GENERATOR
14 Operator’s Manual
ENGINE OIL
Use oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature
range during the period between oil changes.
Use a high quality detergent oil with API classifications of
SJ or higher.
Check oil level before each operation and ensure that it is
maintained.
CAUTION: THIS ENGINE CRANKCASE IS NOT
FILLED WITH OIL AT THE FACTORY, SO BE
SURE TO FILL IT BEFORE OPERATING THE
ENGINE.
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY
NOTE: These engines are equipped with a “Low Oil” shut-off sys-
tem for engine protection. If the engine fails to start, check
engine crankcase for oil.
To fill with oil:
1. Level the engine to ensure accurate inspection and to
prevent overfilling.
2. Unscrew the oil gauge (Fig. 1), wipe the dipstick dry.
Reinsert the oil gauge back into the oil fill gauge opening.
Remove the oil gauge and check the oil level.
3. The oil level should be between the full and low marks
on the dipstick. (Fig. 2)
NOTE: When checking the oil be sure the engine is level.
4. Fill with oil as required through the oil fill gauge
opening.
5. Replace the oil gauge and screw in firmly.
6. Wipe up any spilled oil.
FUELING
WARNING: EXPLOSIVE FUEL! GASOLINE IS
EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE AND ITS VAPORS
CAN EXPLODE IF IGNITED.
STORE GASOLINE ONLY IN APPROVED
CONTAINERS, IN WELL VENTILATED,
UNOCCUPIED BUILDINGS AND AWAY FROM
SPARKS OR FLAMES.
(Fig. 1)
(Fig. 2)
OIL GAUGE
UPPER LEVEL
TEMPERATURE CHART
MODEL #
LITERS
QUART
OUNCES
GEN-3600-0MM0/0DM0
0.6
0.63
20.3
GEN-6000-0MM0/0DM0
1.1
1.16
37.2
GEN-8000-0MME/0DME
1.1
1.16
37.2
