Engine Maintenance; Engine Oil - GE HOME GENERATOR SYSTEM 11000 WATT Operator's Manual

Engine Maintenance

WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause fire or electric
shock resulting in death or serious injury.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the
wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.

Engine Oil

The engine is filled with synthetic oil (API SJ/CF 5W-30).
This allows for system operation in the widest range of
temperature and climate conditions.
We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty
Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality
detergent oils are acceptable if classified for service SF, SG,
SH, SJ or higher. DO NOT use special additives.
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for
the engine. Use the chart to select the best viscosity for the
outdoor temperature range expected.
NOTICE Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API
certification mark and API service symbol with "SJ/
CF ENERGY CONSERVING" or higher, is an acceptable
oil at all temperatures. Use of synthetic oil does not
alter required oil change intervals.
Checking/Adding Engine Oil
1. Remove roof and divider.
2. Clean the oil fill area of any debris.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe with a clean cloth.
4. Fully insert dipstick into oil fill.
5. Remove dipstick and check oil level. Verify oil is at Full
mark (top hole) on dipstick.
When all engine servicing is complete, replace 15 Amp fuse
in control panel and reset exercise timer. See Setting Exercise
Timer in Operation.
* Below 40°F (4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard
starting.
** Above 80°F (27°C) the use of 10W30 may cause increased
oil consumption. Check oil level more frequently.
6. If needed, slowly pour recommended oil into oil fill
opening. DO NOT overfill. After adding oil, wait one
minute and recheck oil level.
NOTICE Overfilling with oil could cause the engine to not start, or
hard starting.
• DO NOT overfill.
• If over the FULL mark on dipstick, drain oil to reduce oil level to
FULL mark on dipstick.
7. Replace and tighten oil dipstick.
Full
8. Reattach roof and divider.
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