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Westinghouse WH5500 — Changing Engine Oil

Maintenance · Lubrication System

For the Westinghouse WH5500, from the Westinghouse owner's manual.

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Before you start

  • Dispose of waste oil properly

Procedure

  1. Stop generator and allow to cool several minutes if running.
  2. Move generator to flat, level surface.
  3. Use flat-head screwdriver to loosen oil drain plug.
  4. Position oil collection container under drain plug.
  5. Remove oil drain plug and allow all oil to drain completely.
  6. Wipe oil drain plug clean.
  7. Reinstall and tighten oil drain plug.
  8. Add recommended oil through oil fill opening.
  9. Use dipstick to check level; do not overfill.

Tools required

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Specs & values

Source: Westinghouse owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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