Changing Engine Oil; Changing Oil Filter - GE HOME GENERATOR SYSTEM 11000 WATT Operator's Manual

Changing Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Remove roof, divider and side panel to change engine oil and
filter.

Changing Engine Oil

CAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used
motor oil.
• Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain
laboratory animals.
• Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T POLLUTE.
CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN USED OIL TO
COLLECTION CENTERS.
Change the oil while the engine is still warm from running, as
follows:
1. Set control board system switch to OFF.
2. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel.
3. Place oil drain hose into an approved container.

Changing Oil Filter

1. Place an approved container under oil filter.
2. Remove oil filter and dispose of properly.
3. Before installing a new oil filter, lightly lubricate the oil
filter gasket with fresh, clean oil.
4. Install the oil filter by hand until the gasket contacts
the oil filter adapter, then tighten the oil filter 1/2 to
3/4 turn.
5. Add oil as described in Checking/Adding Engine Oil.
6. Remove container from under oil filter and clean up
any spilled oil.
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4. Remove brass fitting from end of drain hose and drain
oil into an approved container.
5. When oil has drained, replace brass fitting on hose.
6. Add oil if not changing oil filter. See Checking/Adding
Engine Oil.
7. Start and run engine. As engine warms up, check for oil
leaks.
8. Stop engine, wait for oil to settle, check oil level and
add if necessary as described in Checking/Adding
Engine Oil.
NOTICE Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has
been properly serviced with the recommended oil will result in
equipment failure.
• DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been
properly serviced with the recommended oil. This may result in an
engine failure.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void engine and generator warranty.