Crankcase Opening Procedure

Elevate the generator on a set of stable risers, like wooden blocks.

Place a drain pan underneath the generator, between the blocks.

Use a 12 mm socket to remove the oil drain plugs from either side of the generator.

Give the oil a few minutes to drain from the cylinder and crankcase housing.

Once the oil is finished draining, replace the drain plugs.

Use a 12 mm socket to remove the two 20 mm-long bolts securing the shaft guard to the crankcase cover.

Remove the shaft guard.

Use a 12 mm socket to remove the six 32 mm-long bolts securing the crankcase cover.

Use a 12 mm socket to remove the nut securing the upper cylinder shroud and air guide plate.

Use a 10 mm socket to remove the 12 mm-long bolt securing the air guide plate.

Remove the air guide plate.

Use a 10 mm socket to remove the 12 mm-long bolt securing the upper cylinder shroud.

Tilt the upper shroud upward slightly so the hook on the right of the shroud is free from the bolt.

When the shroud is sufficiently out of the way, remove the crankcase cover.