PowerSmart PS5046CE Oil Warning Light (Yellow)
What it means: Low oil level alarm. It prevents engine damage from insufficient crankcase oil by automatically shutting down the engine before oil falls to an unsafe level. The engine switch stays ON.
What to do
Fill the engine oil to the upper limit (H) and check the level regularly. If the engine is restarted with low oil, the yellow light stays on and the engine will not run. Add oil, then restart.
When to call service
The manual lists steps the owner can take. If the code comes back after them, or you are unsure, contact an authorized service dealer. The unit stops or will not start until the cause is cleared.
Source: official PowerSmart manual, page 9, read . Summary of the manual, not a reproduction.
Models this manual covers
PowerSmart PS5046CE, PowerSmart DB5035, PowerSmart DB5068.
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Questions
What does PowerSmart Oil Warning Light (Yellow) mean?
Low oil level alarm. It prevents engine damage from insufficient crankcase oil by automatically shutting down the engine before oil falls to an unsafe level. The engine switch stays ON. (PowerSmart manual for the PS5046CE, page 9.)
How do I fix PowerSmart Oil Warning Light (Yellow)?
Fill the engine oil to the upper limit (H) and check the level regularly. If the engine is restarted with low oil, the yellow light stays on and the engine will not run. Add oil, then restart.
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