Owner s manual, Operation, Before starting the generator – Steele Products SP-GG200D User Manual
Page 17: Engine oil recommendations
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Owner s Manual
Operation
NOTE: THE PARTS LISTED ABOVE ARE HELPFUL FOR LOCATING THE CONTROLS
MENTIONED BELOW.
CAUTION: Prior To First Using The Generator, The Engine
Must Be Filled With A High Quality Sae 10w-30 Grade Engine
Oil. To Do So Unscrew And Remove The Engine’s Oil Dipstick
Located At The Bottom Of The Engine Crankcase. Fill The
Engine’s Crankcase Until The Oil Level Is Level With The
Upper Marked Line On The Dipstick. Then, Screw The Dipstick
Back Into The Oil Fill Hole.
Before Starting the Generator
1. Check that the engine power switch is in its “OFF” position (see diagram on next page).
2. Before the first use, remove the fuel tank cap and fill the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline. When
fueling, be sure that the fuel strainer is in place. Replace the fuel tank cap. Thereafter, check
the engine’s fuel gauge for the amount of unleaded gasoline in the fuel tank. If necessary, refill
the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline. The generator must be turned off and cooled down before
refilling the fuel tank.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
Oil is a major factor affecting performance and service life. Use
4-stroke automotive detergent oil.
SAE 10W 30 is recommended for general use. Other viscosities
shown in the chart may be used when the average temperature in
your area is within the recommended range.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
-20
-20
0
20
40
60
80 100°F
-10
10
20
30
40°C
0
5W-30
10W-30
30
SAE Viscosity Grades
Fuel Tank
Starter Grip
Control Panel
Carburetor Access Panel
Spark Plug &
Oil Fill
Access Panel
Engine Switch
Choke
Handle