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Adding Engine Oil

NOTICE
Failure to use the recommended 4-stroke engine oil may result in engine damage.
FLUID CAPACITY
Polaris 5W-30 Generator Oil
37.2 fl oz (1100.1 mL)
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  1. Place generator on flat, level surface.
  2. Remove the oil filler cap / dipstick.
  3. Fill the engine crankcase with the specified amount.
  4. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck, without screwing it in.
  5. Remove the dipstick and verify that the oil level is at the upper limit. The oil should not reach above the threading. Add additional oil and inspect the level as needed until the upper limit has been reached.
  6. Re-install the dipstick. Use a clean shop rag to clean any spilled oil.

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