Craftsman CMXGIAC3000 Instruction Manual page 15

Inspect Engine Oil Level
WARNING: Risk of burns. Allow engine to cool
before draining oil or coolant. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury. (000139)
Inspect engine oil level prior to each use, or every 8
hours of operation.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill, and oil drain plug.
3. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean
Fig. L
4. To check oil level, insert dipstick into oil filler neck
without screwing it in
Fig. M
5. Remove dipstick and verify oil level is within safe
operating range.
6. Add recommended engine oil as necessary.
NOTE: Verify oil level often during filling process to ensure
overfilling does not occur.
7. Replace oil fill cap and hand-tighten.
NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill location. It is
only necessary to use one oil fill point.
Change Engine Oil
WARNING: Accidental start-up. Disconnect spark
plug wires when working on unit. Failure to do
so could result in death or serious injury.
(000141)
When using generator under extreme, dirty, dusty con-
ditions, or in extremely hot weather, change oil more fre-
quently.
NOTE: Don't pollute. Conserve resources. Return used oil to
collection centers.
Change oil while engine is still warm from running, as
follows:
1. Place generator on a level surface.
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(Fig. M).
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2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
and place the wire where it cannot contact spark
plug.
3. Clean area around oil fill and oil drain plug.
4. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
5. Tip unit and drain oil completely into a suitable con-
tainer.
6. Once oil is sufficiently drained from unit, tip unit
back to a level position.
7. Insert funnel into oil fill opening
L).
mended engine oil as necessary.
Fig. N
8. To check oil level, remove funnel and insert dipstick
into oil filler neck without screwing it in
9. Remove dipstick and verify oil level is within safe
operating range.
NOTE: Verify oil level often during filling process to ensure
overfilling does not occur.
10. Replace oil fill cap and hand-tighten.
11. Wipe up any spilled oil.
12. Properly dispose of oil in accordance with all appli-
cable regulations.
Air Filter
Engine will not run properly and may be damaged if run
with a dirty air filter. Service air filter more frequently in
dirty or dusty conditions.
To service air filter
1. Unscrew bolt
2. Wash filter
cloth (DO NOT TWIST).
3. Clean air filter cover before installation.
4. Replace side cover and screws.
NOTE: To order a new air filter, contact a Service Dealer at 1-
888-331-4569.
Fig. O
A
(Fig.
(Fig. O):
and remove air filter cover.
A
in soapy water. Squeeze dry in clean
B
B
N). Add recom-
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