Checking The Oil; Changing The Oil - DUROMAX XP4850EH-081418 User Manual

MAINTENANCE AND CARE (CONTINUED)

Checking the oil

1.
The generator is equipped with an automatic shutoff to
protect it from damage due to low oil. Nonetheless, you
should check the oil level of the engine before each use to
ensure that the engine crankcase has a sufficient amount.
To check the oil level:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
NOTE: The oil capacity for your generator can be found in
the "Specifications" section of this manual.
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Check the oil
Make sure the generator is on a level surface.
Unscrew the oil filler/dipstick cap.
With a dry cloth, wipe the oil off of the stick on the
inside of the cap.
Insert the dipstick as if you were replacing the
cap and then remove again. There should now be
oil on the stick. If there is no oil on the stick, or oil
only at the very end of the stick, you should add
oil until the engine crankcase is filled (see "Adding
Oil" portion of the "Maintenance" section).
Be sure to replace the cap when finished checking
oil.

Changing the oil

Worn out or dirty oil does not cool the generator properly and can lead to catastrophic engine
damage.
In addition to regular oil changes, it is necessary to drain the oil from the crankcase if it has
become contaminated with water or dirt.
2.
Remove drain plug
Using a 10 mm hex wrench, unscrew the oil drain plug, which
is located on the crankcase underneath the oil filler/dipstick
cap.
Allow all the oil to drain from the generator.
2.
Drain oil
Drain oil into an approved oil disposal container. Contact
your local auto parts store for information on oil disposal.
3.
Replace drain plug
Replace the oil drain plug and tighten with a 10 mm hex
wrench.
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