Honeywell HW2000i Owners Manual - Page 24

Engine Oil Engine Oil Engine Oil NOTICE Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life. Non-detergent and 2-stroke engine oils will damage engine and are not recommended. • Be sure to use engine oils specified under "Engine Oil Recommendations." It is very important to maintain proper level of engine oil to keep engine in good running condition. • Check engine oil level prior to each use. Refill engine oil if oil level is low. Engine Oil Recommendations Use 4-stroke oil, or equivalent high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer's requirements for API Performance Class SF or better. SAE 15W-40 is recommended for general, all-temperature use. 4. Remove the oil fill cap. FIGURE 18: Oil Fill Cap Removal 5. Check the oil level is up to the innermost thread of the crankcase. 15W-40 FIGURE 17: Recommended Oil Viscosity Checking Engine Oil Level To check engine oil level: 1. Stop the generator if the engine is running. WARNING Crankcase pressure can cause hot engine oil to spray out of engine fill hole. Hot engine oil can cause severe burns. • ALWAYS stop engine before removing the oil fill cap. 2. Place the generator on a flat, level surface. 3. Remove the back maintenance cover using the Phil- lips end of the universal screwdriver bit. FIGURE 19: Oil Fill Measurement To add engine oil: 6. During initial fill or when the oil level is low, add oil (see "Engine Oil Recommendations") to the oil fill container (included). DO NOT OVERFILL. HW1000i Oil Capacity [qt / ml] 0.26 / 250 TABLE 4. Engine Oil Capacity HW2000i 0.48 / 450 18 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW1000i / HW2000i Inverter Generator Owner's Manual