Mine arrived with oil in it. From what I had read I assumed I would have to put the oil in it. Has this happened to anyone else ?
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This too, happened with mine. It had about 3 ozs of oil in it. I was told it is the little remainder of the oil & lube they used at the factory to test the Genset. Was it a lot (about the 20 oz they recommend?)
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Mine came empty although there was a trace on the dip stick. I just figured it was test run by the manufacturer and drained. Can't really suggest to you what this means. Was the box it came in without damage? Mine was clean as a whistle. Walt
1185495
Mine came with a small container of oil. Seems odd to ship something with fluids in it.
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Mine arrived with a small amount of oil also, but it required more before starting.
1185497
Mine arrived without any oil. I remember I have to run to get some oil the morning after. It could be that now they put the oil before shipping or that it was returned by a customer.
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Mine needed oil to be added. I would think that yours was test run and they forgot to remove the oil before shipping it.
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I believe they put oil in it to test run it. After that they usually drain it. Then ship it out. I had to fill mine, however you can still see the residue left. If u had a full tank, they probably forgot to drain, but make sure you check the level.
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Mine came empty so it would possibly concern me but if it looks new and runs fine then you should be alright.
719152
I did not check, I put oil as soon as it arrived; but I don't think there was oil, otherwise the package would have been spoiled.
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Mine hasn't...mine only came with the oil spilled all over it...the oil bottle that they sent leake in transit
815253
some type of oil, mine were delivered broken and it spilled all over the package. Hope this helps.
1809235
No. The oil is encased in the heater. No muss, no fuss! It's a great heater!
227662
Google it or xall themanufacturer.... as far as oil I'm certain you will need the oil ..... Andit's possible the seals are ruined anyway
413126
Yes that is normal! When the temperature drops or it gets cooler the oil will solidify on its own. If it doesn't solidify; perhaps you live in a warmer area/season, it is still okay. You can pop it in the fridge if you'd like but then it's a little bit harder to scoop out.
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Mine got a little tight, I may have put it away wet and caused some rust. I lubricated it lightly with penetrating oil, worked it in for a while, and now it works as good as new. If you're worried about food safety, you could try the same with mineral oil, but the penetrating oil is thinner and will be easier to get it worked in.
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Both the battery and the oil for it were packed with it. No oil was in it when it was shipped.
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You would have to check the seal around the tips to see if you see any oil. Other than that some oil might have been spilled by some other means.
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No, and it needs tons of oil in it to be able to work. I was never able to use it.
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I find it easier to open if I hold it with my thumb on the silver thumbscrew and index finger on the black knob. It should open relatively easily with a fluid motion of both fingers. Push up with your thumb and pull back with your index. It shouldn't need oiling if it's brand new.
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If the filter is new it is ready to go out of the box. You shouldn't need to add any oil until you clean the filter.
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I have found when you put it in the trap it is still there like it never got used? Some heavy oils get hard and globby then I have had to clean it with a tips and alcohol to get it out- maybe it's just me?
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Yes, it came with a bottle of oil which was more than enough to fill according to directions. The directions had you run it no load for half an hour after adding oil.
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It sits in the oil. If you're concerned about cleaning it, I don't consider it a big deal. The heating element is a decent size.
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sometimes the oils can harden in small bits, but if you rub it for a few seconds it should become like pure oil. If not, return it.