Operation
Inspect engine oil level prior to each use, or every eight
(8) hours of operation.
Place generator on a level surface.
1.
Remove screws (A) and side cover. Slide off spark plug
2.
cover (B).
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
3.
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
Clean area around oil fill.
4.
Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe dipstick clean.
5.
Insert funnel into oil fill opening. Add recommended engine
6.
oil as necessary.
To check oil level, remove funnel and insert dipstick into oil
7.
filler neck without screwing it in.
Remove dipstick and verify oil level is within safe operating
8.
range.
Verify oil level often during filling process
NOTICE:
to ensure overfilling does not occur.
Install oil fill cap/dipstick and hand-tighten.
9.
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Wipe up any spilled oil.
10.
Install side cover and screws.
11.
NOTICE:
oil fill point.
Fuel
B
sive. Add fuel in a well ventilated area. Keep fire and
A
spark away. Failure to do so will result in death or serious
injury. (000105)
allow for fuel expansion. Overfilling may cause fuel to
spill onto engine causing fire or explosion which will
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result in death or serious injury. (000166b)
Fuel requirements are as follows:
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Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
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Minimum rating of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON).
•
Up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable, where avail-
able non-ethanol fuel is recommended.
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DO NOT use E85.
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DO NOT use a gas oil mix.
•
DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate fuels. Stabilize
fuel prior to storage.
Verify unit is OFF and cooled entirely prior to fueling.
1.
Place unit on level ground in a well ventilated area.
2.
Clean area around fuel cap.
3.
Turn cap slowly to remove.
4.
Slowly add recommended fuel. Do not overfill.
5.
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Install fuel cap.
6.
NOTICE:
000116
NOTICE:
the carburetor, fuel hose or tank during storage. Alcohol-
blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture, which leads to separation and formation
Some units have more than one oil fill
location. It is only necessary to use one
Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors
are extremely flammable and explo-
Explosion and Fire. Do not overfill fuel
tank. Fill to 1/2 inch from top of tank to
Fill to red insert inside filler neck.
Allow spilled fuel to evaporate before
starting unit.
It is important to prevent gum deposits
from forming in fuel system parts such as
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