PAGE 46 — SG1400/1600C4F STUDIO GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (07/22/20)
FUEL ADDITION
Add diesel fuel (the grade may vary according to season
and locations). Only use
Ultra Low Sulfur
diesel fuel when
refilling fuel tank.
Removing Water from the Fuel Tank
After prolonged use, water and other impurities accumulate
in the bottom of the tank. Occasionally inspect the fuel tank
for water contamination and drain the contents if necessary.
During cold weather, the more empty volume inside the
tank, the easier it is for water to condense. This can be
reduced by keeping the tank full with diesel fuel.
Cleaning Inside the Fuel Tank
If necessary, drain the fuel inside the fuel tank completely.
Using a spray washer (Figure 48) wash out any deposits
or debris that have accumulated inside the fuel tank.
Figure 48. Fuel Tank Cleaning
FUEL TANK INSPECTION
In addition to cleaning the fuel tank, the following
components should be inspected for wear:
Rubber Suspension
— look for signs of wear or
deformity due to contact with oil. Replace the rubber
suspension if necessary.
Fuel Hoses
— inspect nylon and rubber hoses for signs
of wear, deterioration, and hardening.
Fuel Tank Lining
— inspect the fuel tank lining for signs
of excessive amounts of oil and other foreign matter.
MAINTENANCE
CHECK OIL LEVEL
Check engine oil level
daily
.
Check the crankcase oil level prior to each use, or when
the fuel tank is filled. Insufficient oil may cause severe
damage to the engine. The oil level must be between the
two notches on the dipstick.
1. Pull the engine oil dipstick from its holder and wipe it
clean.
2. Reinsert the dipstick, then remove the dipstick from
its holder. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick
Figure 49. Dipstick Engine Oil Level
3. Verify that the engine oil level is maintained between
the
H
and
L
markings on the dipstick as referenced in
4. If the engine oil level is low (Figure 49
), remove
the oil filler cap and fill to a safe operating level
(max) as indicated by the dipstick (Figure 49
). (See
Recommended Viscosity Grades, Table 19).
5. Allow enough time for any added oil to make its way
to the oil pan before rechecking.
H
L
H
L
H
L
A
B
C
NOTICE
When adding engine oil
DO NOT
overfill (Figure 49
).
