Fuel Valve; Pre Operation Check; Engine Fuel - Coleman CG3500i Owner & User Manual

5）FUEL VALVE
The fuel valve is used to supply fuel from the tank to the carburetor.

PRE OPERATION CHECK

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Add at least .5 gallons (2 liters) before attempting to start the engine the
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first time.
Pre-operation checks should be made each time the generator is used.
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1）CHECK ENGINE FUEL
 Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the tank.
 If fuel is low, refill with unleaded gasoline.
 Be sure to use the fuel filter screen on the fuel filter neck.
 Recommended fuel: Unleaded gasoline.
 Fuel tank capacity:
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 Do not refill tank while engine is running or hot.
 Close fuel valve before refueling with fuel.
 Be careful not to admit dust, dirt, water or other foreign objects into fuel.
 Do not fill above the top of the fuel filter or it may overflow when the fuel
heats up later and expands.
 Wipe off spilt fuel thoroughly before starting engine.
 Keep open flames away.
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2）CHECK ENGINE OIL
Make sure the engine oil is at the upper level of the oil filler hole. Add oil as
necessary.
 Remove oil filler cap and check the engine oil level.
 If oil level is below the lower level line, refill with suitable oil to upper level
line. Do not screw in the oil filler cap when checking oil level.
 Change oil if contaminated.
1. (see page 15,16)
Oil capacity:
 Recommended engine oil:
(see page 15,16)
or 10W-30
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Fuel Valve

Fuel filter
Oil filler cap
25º C
0º C
0¡ ã 25¡ ã C
C
SAE 10W SAE #20
or 10W-30
or 10W-40 or 10W-40
32¡ ã F 80¡ ã
80º F
32º F
ON OFF
SAE #30
or 10W-30
or 10W-40
F