Gen set oil change

Question

Sorry if this question has been asked already, I tried the search but didn't come up with anything.

We have a 02 Damon Intruder with a 5500 genset. Getting the cover off is bad enough, but the oil fill/check stick is above the opening of the genset bay door. We've not changed the oil our selves since we bought it a year ago as it was done at the dealer before we bought it. It's time for the change though.

So, has anyone ever used a hand pump to add oil to the generator? If so what type of pump?

Thank you.

mountainair05 · Answer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMQlmXAVPCYDon't have your model but they are all about the same.

halcareric · Answer

MountainAir05 wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMQlmXAVPCYDon't have your model but they are all about the same.Not sure I explained my self very clear, sorry.  I "know" how to change oil, I had a class C that I did all the time only a Onan 5000.On my class A, the genset is located in a bay with a small bay door that makes getting the cover off the genset hard but the oil fill hole is ABOVE the opening of the bay door.

dougrainer · Answer

You can get this at Auto zone or any large Auto parts store. I use it all the time at work. The PUMP, not the oil. Doug

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halcareric · Answer

Thanks Doug that looks like it will do the job.. Will try it out.

redrollingroadb · Answer

Long flexible funnel? So you know the first quart goes right in, the second one is a dribble then let it settle in, repeat, repeat, till you wonder if it is really worth it.

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