Add Engine Oil
CAUTION
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of engine
oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so could result in
engine damage.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Verify oil fill area is clean.
3. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
See Figure 2-8.
Figure 2-8. Remove Dipstick
4. Add recommended engine oil as shown in the
following chart.
NOTE: Use petroleum based oil (supplied) for engine
break-in before using synthetic oil.
.
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill
location. It is only necessary to use one oil fill
point.
5. Thread dipstick into oil filler neck. Oil level is
checked with dipstick fully installed.
6. See Figure 2-9. Remove dipstick and verify oil
level is within safe operating range.
Figure 2-9. Safe Operating Range
7.Install oil fill cap/dipstick and hand-tighten.
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SAE 30
Fuel
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive. Add fuel
in a well ventilated area. Keep fire and spark
away. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill
to 1/2 inch from top of tank to allow for fuel
expansion. Overfilling may cause fuel to spill
onto engine causing fire or explosion, which
will result in death or serious injury.
Fuel requirements are as follows:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• Minimum rating of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON).
• Up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable (where
available; non-ethanol-premium fuel is
recommended).
• DO NOT use E85.
• DO NOT use a gas oil mix.
• DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate
fuels. Stabilize fuel prior to storage.
1. Verify unit is OFF and cooled for a minimum of
two minutes prior to fueling.
2. Place unit on level ground in a well ventilated area.
3. Clean area around fuel cap and remove cap
slowly.
4. Slowly add recommended fuel (A). Do not overfill
(B). See Figure 2-10.
5. Install fuel cap.
A
Figure 2-10. Add Recommended Fuel
NOTE: Allow spilled fuel to evaporate before starting
unit.
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is important to prevent gum
deposits from forming in fuel system parts such as
the carburetor, fuel hose or tank during storage.
Alcoholblended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture, which leads to
separation and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel
system should be emptied before storage of 30 days
or longer. See the Storage section. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank as
permanent damage may occur.
Owner's Manual for Petrol Generator
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