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jayhorowitz
Explorer
Apr 08, 2015

Onan 4KY Consuming Oil After Change, Breather Tube/Crankcase

In an effort to get more hands-on in my generator maintenance I inadvertently caused some trouble. Last week I changed my generator oil myself for the first time. I suspect that I didn't allow all of ...
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j-d
Explorer II
Apr 17, 2015
I really don't have much to add. Yes, there is not an Oil Filter or and Oil Pump. 4KY is splash lubricated like a B&S mower engine. Like other small engines, it has a breather box with a reed valve in it. Cleaning that would be a good place to start.

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