Tips for 1st Oil change in generator

I know this isn't difficult but thought I would get some tips before I tackled the first change in the propane genny. Ideally I could just take it somewhere but Mercedes dealership doesn't deal with Onan, and the closest Onan servicers not set up to lift a sprinter.



I have looked at the owners manual, seems straight forward to remove the drain plug and replace about a quart. No filter to mess with. But a few questions to run by those who have done it already:

• Is it best to remove the spare beforehand?


• The access panel is shown in the manual, I can't tell if that is up against the spare or curb/party side.


• Is the drain plug fore or aft? (so would it make sense to have the Interstate at an incline or overhang to facilitate draining/making room underneath)


• Planned to use 10w30. I would use the Onan stuff but it is pretty much impossible to find anywhere and is probably the same thing just 5 times more expensive.


• I've seen prior posts about the turkey baster method. Any other tricks/tips before I get under there?

Thanks all,

Brian