Before Starting The Generator; Adding Engine Oil - Generac XT8000E Serie Manual Del Propietário

0000.0
HOUR GLASS
GRAPHIC
Figure 2-11. Hourmeter
When the hour meter is in the Flash Alert mode, the
maintenance message will always alternate with elapsed
time in hours and tenths. The hours will flash four times,
then alternate with the maintenance message four times
until the meter resets itself.
• 100 hours - CHG OIL — Oil Change Interval (Every
100 hrs)
• 200 hours - SVC — Service Air Filter (Every 200 hrs)
The hour glass graphic will flash on and off when the
engine is running. This signifies that the meter is
tracking hours of operation.
2.5.4 — Idle Control Switch
In the ON position, the engine will operate at the normal
3,600 rpm to meet the demands of any loads applied.
When no loads are applied, the idle control system slows
the engine rpm to conserve fuel and lower noise levels.
Applying a load brings the engine speed back to normal
automatically.
With the switch in the OFF position, the low speed sys-
tem is disabled and the engine runs at a constant 3,600
rpm, with or without a load.
Figure 2-12. Idle Control Switch
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2
RESET BUTTON
(IF EQUIPPED)
NOTE:
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2.6 — B S
EFORE TARTING THE
G
ENERATOR
Prior to operating the generator:
• Engine oil will need to be added.
• Fill the fuel tank with unleaded fuel.
• Battery cables will need to be connected.
2.6.1 — Adding Engine Oil
The generator has been shipped WITHOUT oil. All oil
should meet minimum American Petroleum Institute
(API) Service Class SJ, SL or better. Use no special addi-
tives. Select the oil's viscosity grade according to the
expected operating temperature (also see chart).
• Above 40° F (4.4° C), use SAE 30
• Below 40° F (4.4° C) and down to 10° F (-12.2° C),
use SAE 10W-30
• All temperatures, use synthetic SAE 5W-30
*
Any attempt to start the engine before it has been
properly serviced with the recommended oil may
result in an engine failure.
1. Place generator on a level surface (not to exceed 15°
in any direction).
2. Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap/dip-
stick.
3. Wipe dipstick clean (Figure 2-13).
4. Slowly fill engine with oil through the oil fill opening.
Stop filling occasionally to check oil level. Fill until the
level is at the upper mark on the dipstick. Be careful
not to over fill.
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Figure 2-13. Oil Fill/Dipstick
XT8000E Series Portable Generator