Honeywell HW2000i Owners Manual - Page 25

Engine Oil Engine Oil 7. Using a clean cloth, wipe around the drain plug area to remove any dirt and debris. 8. Insert the flexible hose directly into the oil fill hole and fill to the innermost thread of the crankcase. (HW2000i model illustrated) FIGURE 20: Adding Engine Oil NOTICE • NEVER fill the generator with oil by tilting or laying the unit on its side. This will result in oil overflow and oil to pool inside the case. • Low oil levels will cause the low oil protection feature to shut off the generator to prevent engine damage. 9. Reinstall the oil fill cap until fully tightened, center the choke, and attach the back maintenance cover. Changing Engine Oil WARNING Frequent or prolonged contact with engine oil may cause skin cancer. • Immediately after handling engine oil, thoroughly wash hands and any areas of skin exposed to engine oil, with soap and water. To change engine oil, you will need: ‰ Oil drain pipe ‰ Oil fill container ‰ Screwdriver handle ‰ Screwdriver universal bit ‰ New (unused) engine oil ‰ Oil drain pan ‰ Clean cloth 1. Place the generator on a flat, level, slightly raised surface (HW2000i model illustrated). CAUTION Generator is heavy! Obtain assistance to lift the generator to avoid back or other bodily injury. FIGURE 21: Oil Fill Cap Installation FIGURE 22: Generator on Raised Surface 2. Drain the fuel into a suitable container (see page 26). 3. Start the engine and run until warm. 4. Stop the engine and place the engine switch in the OFF position. WARNING Crankcase pressure can cause hot engine oil to spray out of the engine fill hole. Hot engine oil can cause severe burns. • ALWAYS stop engine before removing the oil fill cap. 5. Remove the back maintenance cover using the Phil- lips end of the universal screwdriver bit. HW1000i / HW2000i Inverter Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 19