Engine Oil Replacement - Yamaha EF5500DE Owner's Manual

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Engine Oil Replacement

WARNING
Avoid draining the engine oil immediately after
stopping the engine. The oil is hot and should be
handled with care to avoid burns.
1. Place the generator on a level surface and warm
up the engine for several minutes. Then stop the
engine.
2. Remove the oil filler cap.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine. Remove the oil
drain bolt so that the oil can be completely
drained.
TIP
When dispose of the used engine oil, always comply
with the local laws or regulations to protect the envi-
ronment.
4. Check the oil drain bolt, oil filler cap and O-ring.
Replace them if damaged.
1 Oil drain bolt
2 Gasket
3 O-ring
4 Oil filler cap
5. Install a new gasket and the oil drain bolt, and
then tighten the bolt.
Oil drain bolt tightening torque:
27 N·m (2.7 kgf·m, 20 lb·ft)
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