Engine Fluids And Fuel; Checking And / Or Adding Engine Oil; Adding Gasoline To The Fuel Tank - Westinghouse WPro8500 Manual Del Usuario

OPERATION
ADDING / CHECKING ENGINE
FLUIDS AND FUEL
BEFORE ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE
FLUIDS AND FUEL, REVIEW SAFETY
SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 5.
Filling the fuel tank with gasoline while
the generator is running can cause
gasoline to leak and come in contact
with hot surfaces that can ignite the
gasoline.
Before starting the generator, always check the level of:
• Engine oil
• Gasoline in the fuel tank
Once the generator is started and the engine gets
warm, it is not safe to add gasoline to the fuel tank or
engine oil to the engine while the engine is running or
the engine and muffler are hot.

CHECKING AND / OR ADDING ENGINE OIL

Internal pressure can build in the
engine crankcase while the engine
is running. Removing the oil fill plug/
dipstick while the engine is hot can
cause extremely hot oil to spray out
of the crankcase and can severely
burn skin. Allow engine oil to cool for
several minutes before removing the
oil fill plug/dipstick.
The unit as shipped does not contain oil in the engine.
You must add engine oil before starting the generator
for the first time. See Checking Engine Oil and Adding
Engine Oil on page 19 for instructions on checking
engine oil level and the procedure for adding engine oil.
NOTICE
The engine does not contain engine oil as shipped.
Attempting to start the engine can damage
engine components. The owner of the generator
is responsible to ensure the proper oil level is
maintained during the operation of the generator.
Failure to maintain the proper oil level can result in
engine damage.
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DANGER
WARNING

ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK

Never refuel the generator while the
engine is running.
Always turn the engine off and allow
the generator to cool before refueling.
Required Gasoline – Only use gasoline that meets the
following requirements:
• Unleaded gasoline only
• Gasoline with maximum 10% ethanol added
• Gasoline with an 87 octane rating or higher
Filling the Fuel Tank – Follow the steps below to fill the
fuel tank:
1. Shut off the generator.
2. Allow the generator to cool down so all surface
areas of the muffler and engine are cool to the
touch.
3. Move the generator to a flat surface.
4. Clean area around the fuel cap.
5. Remove the fuel cap by rotating counterclockwise.
6. Slowly add gasoline into the fuel tank. Be very
careful not to overfill the tank. The gasoline level
should NOT be higher than the filler neck (see
Figure ).
7. Install the fuel cap by rotating clockwise until
you hear a click, indicating the cap is completely
installed.
Figure 6 - Maximum Gasoline Fill Level
Avoid prolonged skin contact with
gasoline. Avoid prolonged breathing of
gasoline vapors.
WARNING
CAUTION