Checking / Adding Engine Oil And Fuel; Checking And Adding Engine Oil; Checking And Adding Fuel - Westinghouse 2400i Instruction Manual

OPERA TION
CHECKING / ADDING ENGINE
OIL AND FUEL
Before checking or adding engine oil
and fuel, review Safety on page 7.
DANGER
Filling the fuel tank with fuel while the
generator is running can cause fuel
to spill and come in contact with hot
surfaces that can ignite the fuel.
Before starting the generator, always check the
engine oil and fuel levels.
After starting the generator, it is not safe to add fuel
to the fuel tank or engine oil to the engine while
the engine is running or immediately after stopping
while the engine and muffler are still hot.

Checking and Adding Engine Oil

WARNING
Internal pressure can build up in the
engine crankcase while the engine
is running. Removing the oil fill plug
while the engine is hot can cause hot
oil to spray out of the crankcase and
cause severe skin burns. Allow engine
oil to cool for several minutes before
removing the oil fill plug.
The generator as shipped does not contain oil in the
engine. You must add engine oil before starting the
generator for the first time. See Checking Engine
Oil on page 25 and Adding Engine Oil on page 26
for instructions on checking engine oil level and the
procedure for adding engine oil.
NOTICE
The generator does not contain engine oil as
shipped. Attempting to start the engine before
adding engine oil can permanently damage
internal engine components.

Checking and Adding Fuel

WARNING
Never refuel the generator while the
engine is running.
Always turn the engine off and allow
the generator to cool before refuelling.
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With the generator switched off and stationary on a
horizontal surface, check the fuel level as indicated
on the fuel gauge. It is good practice to always fill
the fuel tank before operating the generator.
Required Fuel – Use only unleaded petrol with an
octane rating not less than 91 and ethanol content
not greater than 10%. Where possible it is preferable
to use regular unleaded petrol without ethanol.
Filling the Fuel Tank – Follow the steps below to fill
the fuel tank:
1. Stop the generator, if running.
2. Allow the generator to cool down until the
muffler access cover is cool to the touch.
3. Move the generator to a flat surface.
4. Clean area around the fuel cap.
5. Turn the fuel cap vent clockwise to the ON
position.
6. Remove the fuel cap by unscrewing it anti-
clockwise.
7. Slowly add fuel into the fuel tank. Be careful not
to overfill the tank. The fuel level should NOT be
higher than the red ring inside the fuel strainer
(see Figure 6).
8. Replace the fuel cap by screwing it on clockwise
and turn the fuel cap vent anti-clockwise to the
OFF position.
Figure 6 – Maximum Fuel Fill Level
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged skin contact with
fuel. Avoid prolonged inhalation of
fuel vapours.
NOTICE
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Spilt fuel may damage
some plastic parts.