Keeping a log of how often the generator was run and for how long will help to plan when to change the oil in a Powermate Generator.
Things You Will Need
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Start the generator and let it reach operating temperature. Shut the generator off.
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Remove the oil fill cap from the engine block. The cap is marked with the word “Oil” and is located on the side opposite the generator control panel.
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Slide a pan under the the oil pan at the bottom of the generator engine. The oil pan is a smooth “pan” that is bolted to the bottom of the engine with a drain bolt set in the center. Make sure the drain pan is centered on the drain bolt on the oil pan.
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Remove the drain bolt with a socket set and let the oil drain out of the engine. When no more oil comes out of the engine, replace the drain bolt.
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Pour in 1 quart of motor oil into the engine through the oil fill hole. Replace the oil fill cap and start the engine. Let the engine run for a minute to move the oil through the block and turn the engine off.
The Drip Cap
- Regular maintenance for a generator is as important as maintenance on any other type of engine.
- Keeping up with regular oil changes is one way to insure the generator will last for a long time.
- The cap is marked with the word “Oil” and is located on the side opposite the generator control panel.
- Remove the drain bolt with a socket set and let the oil drain out of the engine.