SERVICING YOUR GENERATOR
Gasolines Containing Alcohol
If you decide to use a gasoline containing alcohol (gasohol), be sure it's octane rating is at least as high as that recommended
by this. There are two types of ''gasohol'': one containing ethanol, and the other containing methanol. Do not use gasohol that
contains more than 10% ethanol. Do not use gasoline containing methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) that does not also contain
cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors for methanol. Never use gasoline containing more than 5% methanol, even if it has
cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors.
NOTE:
Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from the use of fuels that contain alcohol is not covered
under the warranty.
This cannot endorse the use of fuels containing methanol since evidence of their suitability is as yet incomplete.
Before buying fuel from an unfamiliar station, try to find out If the fuel contains alcohol, if it does, confirm the type and
percentage of alcohol used.
If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms while using a gasoline that contains alcohol, or one that you think
contains alcohol, switch to a gasoline that you know does not contain alcohol.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
Check the engine oil level with the generator on a level surface and the engine stopped.
1.
Remove the oil level dipstick and wipe it clean.
2.
Fully insert the dipstick, then remove it to check the oil level.
3.
If the level is near or below the lower limit mark on the dipstick, open the
maintenance cover to access the oil filler cap. Remove the oil filler cap, and fill with
the recommended oil to the upper limit mark.
4.
Reinstall the oil level dipstick and filler cap.
OIL LEVEL
DIPSTICK
The Oil Alert system will automatically stop the engine before the oil level falls below safe limits. However, to avoid the
inconvenience of an unexpected shutdown, check the oil level regularly.
OIL FILLER CAP
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