Honeywell HW6200L Owners Manual - Page 24

Engine Oil Engine Oil NOTICE Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life. NEVER use non-detergent and 2-stroke engine oils. • 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 too 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 SL, SJ, or better. SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general temperature use. Refer to Figure 22 for information on other viscosities that may be used. Other viscosities shown in chart may be used when average temperature in your area is within indicated range. SAE 30, 10W-30 Synthetic 5W-30 5W-30 FIGURE 22: Recommended Oil Viscosity Checking Engine Oil Level 1. Stop generator if engine is running. 2. Place the generator on a flat, level surface. 3. Using clean cloth, wipe around oil fill and drain plug areas to clean any dirt and debris. 4. Remove oil fill dipstick and wipe off dipstick end with clean cloth. 5. Insert oil fill cap into oil fill hole but do not screw in (Figure 23). 6. Pull out to read current oil level indicated on dipstick end. 7. Oil should be filled to the "H" level or somewhere between the "L" and "H". H L FIGURE 24: Engine Oil Level „ If oil level is at "L" or below, add recommended oil (see "Adding Engine Oil"). Do not overfill. 8. Reinstall oil fill dipstick and fully tighten. Low Oil Protection When engine oil level approaches an unsafe level, the low oil protection feature prevents equipment damage by automatically shutting down engine. When engine shuts down due to low oil level: • The engine control switch will remain in RUN position. • You will not be able to start engine until you add required amount of engine oil. Adding Engine Oil 1. Stop generator if engine is running. WARNING ALWAYS stop engine before removing oil fill dipstick. Crankcase pressure can cause hot engine oil to spray out of engine fill hole. Hot engine oil can cause severe burns. 2. Place the generator on a flat, level surface. 3. Using clean cloth, wipe around oil fill and drain plug areas to clean any dirt and debris. 4. Remove oil fill dipstick. FIGURE 25: Oil Fill Dipstick Removal 5. Slowly pour oil into oil fill hole using funnel. 6. Check oil level. 7. Reinstall oil fill dipstick and fully tighten. FIGURE 23: Engine Oil Level 18 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW6200/HW6200L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual