Westinghouse CONTRACTOR SERIES 8KPRO Owner's Manual
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MAINTENANCE
6. Remove the oil drain plug (see Figure 40). Once
removed, place the oil drain plug on a clean surface.
1
2
Figure 40 – Oil Drain Plug and Filter
1 - Oil Filter (Part No.
180389)
2 - Oil Drain Plug
7. Allow oil to completely drain.
8. Replace oil drain plug.
9. Apply a light film of clean engine oil to the rubber
gasket on the oil filter.
10. Install the oil filter by hand-turning clockwise until the
rubber gasket contacts the mounting surface. Turn
the filter an additional half turn. Do not overtighten.
the filter an additional half turn. Do not overtighten.
11. Fill crankcase with oil following the steps outlined in
Adding Engine Oil – 10KPRO on page 36.
NOTICE
Never dispose of used engine oil by dumping the
oil into a sewer, on the ground, or into groundwater
or waterways. Always be environmentally
responsible. Follow the guidelines of the EPA or
other governmental agencies for proper disposal
of hazardous materials. Consult local authorities or
reclamation facility.
oil into a sewer, on the ground, or into groundwater
or waterways. Always be environmentally
responsible. Follow the guidelines of the EPA or
other governmental agencies for proper disposal
of hazardous materials. Consult local authorities or
reclamation facility.
12. Dispose of used engine oil properly.
Changing Engine Oil – 8KPRO
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.
4. With a damp rag, thoroughly clean around the oil
drain plug.
5. Remove the oil drain plug (see Figure 41). Once
removed, place the oil drain plug on a clean
surface.
surface.
Figure 41 – Oil Drain Plug
6. Remove the oil fill plug so the oil can drain more
easily from the oil drain port.
7. Allow oil to completely drain.
8. Replace oil drain plug.
9. Fill crankcase with oil following the steps outlined in
Adding Engine Oil – 8KPRO on page 37.
NOTICE
Never dispose of used engine oil by dumping the
oil into a sewer, on the ground, or into groundwater
or waterways. Always be environmentally
responsible. Follow the guidelines of the EPA or
other governmental agencies for proper disposal
of hazardous materials. Consult local authorities or
reclamation facility.
oil into a sewer, on the ground, or into groundwater
or waterways. Always be environmentally
responsible. Follow the guidelines of the EPA or
other governmental agencies for proper disposal
of hazardous materials. Consult local authorities or
reclamation facility.
10. Dispose of used engine oil properly.