Oil Sentry
(if equipped)
™
This switch is designed to prevent engine
from starting in a low oil or no oil condition. Oil
Sentry
may not shut down a running engine
™
before damage occurs.
Fuel Recommendations
Explosive Fuel can cause fi res
and severe burns.
Do not fi ll fuel tank while engine is
hot or running.
Gasoline is extremely fl ammable and its
vapors can explode if ignited. Never refuel
while smoking or in vicinity of an open fl ame.
Store gasoline only in approved containers,
in well ventilated, unoccupied buildings, away
from sparks or fl ames. Spilled fuel could
ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or
sparks from ignition. Never use gasoline as a
cleaning agent.
NOTE: E15, E20 and E85 are NOT approved
and should NOT be used; effects of
old, stale or contaminated fuel are not
warrantable.
Fuel must meet these requirements:
● Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
● Octane rating of 86(R+M)/2 or higher.
● Research Octane Number (RON) 91 octane
minimum.
● Gasoline up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90%
unleaded is acceptable.
● Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and
unleaded gasoline blend (max 15% MTBE by
volume) are approved.
● Do not add oil to gasoline.
● Do not overfi ll fuel tank.
● Do not use gasoline older than 30 days.
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Fuel Level
Explosive Fuel can cause fi res
and severe burns.
Do not fi ll fuel tank while
generator is hot or running.
Gasoline is extremely fl ammable and
its vapors can explode if ignited. Store
gasoline only in approved containers, in
well ventilated, unoccupied buildings, away
from sparks or fl ames. Spilled fuel could
ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or
sparks from ignition. Never use gasoline as a
cleaning agent.
Visually check level of fuel. If necessary, fi ll up.
1. Unscrew fuel tank cap (K).
2. Fill tank until fuel gauge shows F, using
funnel and taking care not to spill any fuel.
3. Screw down fuel tank cap (K) tightly.
Fuel Line
Low permeation fuel line must be installed on
carbureted Kohler Co. engines to maintain EPA
and CARB regulatory compliance.
Fuel Filter
1. Open fuel tank cap (K).
2. Remove fuel fi lter (AD) from tank neck.
3. Clean fuel fi lter (AD) with a non-fl ammable
solvent or solvent with a high fl ash point. Dry
it fully. Replace as necessary.
4. Reinstall fuel fi lter (AD).
5. Reinstall fuel tank cap (K).
Sediment Bowl
1. Close fuel valve (X) and remove cover
screws and nuts.
2. Remove cover.
3. Remove sediment bowl.
4. Clean sediment bowl with a non-fl ammable
solvent or solvent with a high fl ash point. Dry
it fully.
5. Check sediment bowl cover and gasket.
Replace them if they are damaged.
6. Reinstall sediment bowl.
7. Open tank fuel valve (X).
8. Wipe off any trace of fuel with a clean cloth
and check for any leakage.
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