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GEN154 2000 Surge Watts/1500 Running Watts Portable Generator 19

To check the oil level:

1. Verify that this generator is shut down and on a level surface.

2. Unscrew the oil filler/dipstick cap from the engine.

3. With a dry cloth, wipe the oil off of the dipstick that is located on the inside of the cap.

4. Insert the dipstick as if replacing the cap and then remove again. There should be oil on the dipstick. If there is no oil on the dipstick, or oil is

visible only at the very end of the dipstick, add oil until the engine crankcase is filled.

5. Confirm that the oil filler/dipstick cap is properly in place when finished verifying the oil level.

Changing/Adding Oil

The oil level in this generator should be checked before each use. (See Figure 9.) When the oil level is low, add oil until the level is sufficient to

operate this generator.

The oil should be changed after the first 20 hours of operation. Subsequently, the oil should be changed every 6 months, or for every 100 hours of

use, or when the oil has become contaminated with water and/or dirt.

The oil capacity for this Model GEN154 2000 Surge Watts / 1500 Running Watts Portable Generator engine is 13.5 fluid oz. (0.40 L).

To drain the oil from this generator:

1. Place a bucket underneath this generator to catch oil as it drains.

2. Unscrew the oil drain plug located on the crankcase underneath the oil filler/dipstick cap.

3. Allow all the oil to drain from this generator.

4. Replace the oil drain plug and tighten.

NOTE: Never dispose of used motor oil in the trash, down a drain or on the ground. Put oil in a sealed container and contact your local

recycling center or auto garage to arrange oil disposal.

To add oil to the engine crankcase:

1. Confirm that this generator is on a level surface.

2. Unscrew the oil filler/dipstick cap from the engine as illustrated in Figure 8 below.

3. Using a funnel, add high detergent motor oil to fill the engine crankcase to the correct quantity. SAE10W-30 oil is recommended for general use.

When the engine crankcase is full, the oil level should reach the lower lip of the oil filling opening as shown in Figure 8.

Oil Capacity (fluid oz./L)

13.5 / 0.40

Oil Type Recommended

High Detergent Motor Oil, SAE10W-30

Figure 8 – Adding oil

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