Honeywell HW2000i - Manual (Page 25)

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Engine Oil
Engine Oil
7. Using a clean cloth, wipe around the drain plug area
to remove any dirt and debris.
8. Insert the flexible hose directly into the oil fill hole and
fill to the innermost thread of the crankcase.
(HW2000i model illustrated)
9. Reinstall the oil fill cap until fully tightened, center the
choke, and attach the back maintenance cover.
Changing Engine Oil
1. Place the generator on a flat, level, slightly raised sur-
face (HW2000i model illustrated).
2. Drain the fuel into a suitable container (see page 26).
3. Start the engine and run until warm.
4. Stop the engine and place the engine switch in the
OFF position.
5. Remove the back maintenance cover using the Phil-
lips end of the universal screwdriver bit.
FIGURE 20: Adding Engine Oil
NOTICE
• NEVER fill the generator with oil by tilting or laying the
unit on its side. This will result in oil overflow and oil to
pool inside the case.
• Low oil levels will cause the low oil protection feature to
shut off the generator to prevent engine damage.
FIGURE 21: Oil Fill Cap Installation
Frequent or prolonged contact with engine oil may cause skin
cancer.
• Immediately after handling engine oil, thoroughly wash
hands and any areas of skin exposed to engine oil, with
soap and water.
To change engine oil, you will need:
‰ Oil drain pipe
‰ Oil fill container
‰ Screwdriver handle
‰ Screwdriver universal bit
‰ New (unused) engine oil
‰ Oil drain pan
‰ Clean cloth
Generator is heavy! Obtain assistance to lift the
generator to avoid back or other bodily injury.
FIGURE 22: Generator on Raised Surface
Crankcase pressure can cause hot engine oil to
spray out of the engine fill hole. Hot engine oil can
cause severe burns.
• ALWAYS stop engine before removing the oil fill cap.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING