Briggs & Stratton Q6500 Manual Del Operador página 13

5. If needed, using oil funnel, slowly pour oil into oil fill
opening to the full mark (top hole) on dipstick. Do not
overfill.
NOTICE Overfilling with oil could cause the engine to not
start, or hard starting.
• Do not overfill.
• If over the full mark (top hole) on dipstick, drain oil to reduce
oil level to full mark on dipstick.
6. Replace and tighten dipstick.
7. Replace the side maintenance cover and hand tighten
the three maintenance cover screws.
NOTICE Do not attempt to crank or start engine before
it has been properly serviced with recommended oil. This
could result in an engine failure.
CAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact
with used motor oil. Used motor oil has been shown
to cause skin cancer in certain laboratory animals.
Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
K EEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T
POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
Changing Engine Oil
If you are using your generator under extremely dirty or
dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change the
oil more often.
Change the oil while the engine is still warm from running,
as follows:
1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
2. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into a
suitable container.
3. Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely.
4. Loosen the three maintenance cover screws and
remove the side maintenance cover.
5. Clean area around oil fill, remove dipsitck and wipe
with clean cloth.
6. Slowly pour recommended oil (about 36 oz. (1.0 l))
into oil fill opening. Pause to permit oil to settle. Fill to
full mark (top hole) on dipstick.
7. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked. Do
not overfill.
8. Reinstall dipstick.
10. Replace the side maintenance cover and hand tighten
Service Air Filter
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if
you run it with a dirty air filter. Clean or replace more often
if operating under dusty or dirty conditions.
1. Loosen back cover screws, slide cover up and remove.
Filter
NOTICE Be sure filter is fully seated behind the face
Oil Drain
plate.
Plug
9. Wipe up any spilled oil.
the three maintenance cover screws.
2. Carefully remove foam filter by pulling it out towards
you.
Face Plate
3. Wash foam filter in liquid detergent and water only.
Squeeze dry in a clean cloth.
4. SATURATE foam air filter in clean engine oil and
squeeze in a clean cloth to remove excess oil.
5. Reinstall clean or new foam filter inside base behind
face plate.
6. Slide back cover into grove and reinstall.
Maintenance
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