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OPERATION
KNOW THE REGULATIONS FOR THE USE
OF PORTABLE GENERATORS
Consider where and how you intend to use your generator,
and familiarize yourself with any local, state, or federal
ordinances concerning your intended use. It may be
necessary to contact a qualified electrician or local
governing agency for a full list of requirements.
ADDING OIL/CHECKING OIL LEVEL
See Figure 13.
If your product has a separate engine manual,
disregard the information in this section and follow
the instructions in the engine manual.
NOTICE
SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL. Do not attempt to crank or
start engine before it has been properly serviced with
recommended oil. Failure to add engine oil before
starting will result in serious engine damage that is not
covered under warranty.
NOTICE
other unapproved oil types can cause severe engine
damage that is not covered under warranty.
The included, recommended oil type for typical use is
10W-30 engine oil. If running the generator in extreme
temperatures, refer to the following chart.
Recommended Engine Oil Type
5W-30
5W-30
-20
0
20
°F
-28.9
-17.8
-6.7
°C
Ambient Temperature
NOTE: Check the engine oil level before each use or
every 8 hours of operation.
l Turn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for at
least five minutes.
l Place the generator on a level surface in a well-
ventilated area.
l Clean the area around the oil dipstick.
For initial oil fill:
l Slowly unscrew and remove the oil dipstick.
l Using the funnel, slowly pour the supplied engine oil
into the oil fill hole. Stop frequently to make sure you do
not overfill.
NOTE: Your generator was functionally tested in the
factory and may contain minimum residual oil. Additional
oil is required to operate the unit. Do not overfill.
l Replace and tighten the oil dipstick.
THIS GENERATOR HAS BEEN
Use of 2-stroke/cycle oil or
10W-30
10W-40
Synthetic
40
60
80
100
4.4
15.6
26.7
37.8
FIG. 13
A - Oil Dipstick
B - Safe Operating Range
To check oil level:
l Slowly unscrew and remove the oil dipstick.
l Clean the dipstick and re-seat it inside the oil fill hole.
Do not thread the dipstick.
l Remove the dipstick and verify that the oil level is within
safe operating range.
l If the oil level is low, add recommended engine oil
incrementally and recheck until the level is within the
120
safe operating range.
48.9
l Replace the oil dipstick and hand-tighten.
GASOLINE REQUIREMENTS
NOTICE
in this product. Engine or equipment damage
caused by stale fuel or the use of unapproved fuels
(such as E15 or E85 ethanol blends) is not covered
by warranty. Only use unleaded gasoline containing
up to 10% ethanol.
l ALWAYS
FRESH,
unleaded
(87–93 octane) in this unit.
NEVER use OLD, STALE, or
CONTAMINATED gasoline.
A
B
Do not use E15 or E85 fuel
use
CLEAN,
gasoline
E85 E15
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