Engine oil change, 47 servicing your generator – HONDA EU6500is User Manual
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SERVICING YOUR GENERATOR
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
UPPER LIMIT
OIL DRAIN PLUG
SEALING
WASHER
OIL FILLER CAP/
DIPSTICK
OIL FILLER CAP/
DIPSTICK
BLACK RUBBER SEAL
Drain the oil while the engine is warm to assure rapid and complete
draining.
Improper disposal of engine oil can be harmful to the environment.
If you change your own oil, please dispose of the used oil properly.
Put it in a sealed container and take it to a recycling center. Do not
discard it in a trash bin, dump it on the ground or pour it down the
drain.
Wash your hands with soap and water after handling used oil.
With the generator in a level position, fill to the outer edge of the oil
filler hole with the recommended oil (see page
Open the right maintenance cover by turning its latch
counterclockwise.
Reach under the generator and remove the black rubber seal located
below the oil drain plug.
Place a suitable container underneath the generator to catch the
used oil.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick.
Remove the oil drain plug and sealing washer and allow the oil to
drain completely.
Reinstall the oil drain plug and sealing washer. Tighten the plug
securely.
Reach under the generator and reinstall the black rubber seal.
Screw in the oil filler cap/dipstick securely.
Close the right maintenance cover by turning its latch clockwise.
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