Westinghouse CONTRACTOR SERIES 10KPRO FULLY FEATURED Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE
5.  Remove oil fill plug (see Figure 37)
Figure 37 – Oil Fill Plug
6.  Select the proper engine oil as specified in Figure 
32.
7.  Using the supplied funnel and tube, slowly add 
engine oil to the engine. Stop frequently to check 
the level to avoid overfilling (see Figure 38).
Figure 38 – Adding Engine Oil
8.  Continue to add oil until the oil is at the correct 
level. See Checking Engine Oil – 10KPRO on page 
35
.
Adding Engine Oil – 8KPRO
1.  Always operate or maintain the generator on a flat 
surface.
2.  Stop engine if running.
3.  Let engine sit and cool for several minutes (allow 
crankcase pressure to equalize).
4.  Thoroughly clean around the oil fill plug/dipstick.
5.  Remove oil fill plug/dipstick and wipe clean. 
6.  Select the proper engine oil as specified in Figure 
32.
7.  Using the supplied funnel and tube, slowly add 
engine oil to the engine. Stop frequently to check 
the level to avoid overfilling (see Figure 39).
Figure 39 – Adding Engine Oil
8.  Continue to add oil until the oil is at the correct 
level. See Checking Engine Oil – 8KPRO on page 
36
.
Changing Engine Oil – 10KPRO
1.  Stop the engine. 
2.  Let engine sit and cool for several minutes (allow 
crankcase pressure to equalize).
3.  Place oil pan (or suitable container) under the oil 
drain plug and oil filter.
4.  With a damp rag, thoroughly clean around the oil 
drain plug and oil filter.
5.  Turn the oil filter counterclockwise and remove the 
filter (see Figure 40).