Before Starting The Engine; Add Engine Oil; Add Fuel - Troy-Bilt 01919-1 Owner's Manual

Section 3: Assemblv
7. Tip generator so that engine side is down. Add Fuel
8.
Line up holes in support leg with holes in generator
NOTE:
-rhis gasoline engine is certified to operate on
frame.
gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine
9.
A t p c h support leg using t w o short (M8 x 16mm) cap
Modifications).
screws and t w o locking hex nuts.Tighten with a
112"
o'r 13mm socket and wrench.
10. O h support leg end of generator, slide handle onto
center of top of frame.
I I.
Attach handle using t w o long (M8 x 45mm) cap screws
and t w o locking hex nuts.Tighten with a 112" o r 13mm
socket and wrench.
12. Return generator t o normal operating position (resting
on wheels and support leg).
13. Check that tires are inflated t o value marked on tire
o r within 15 and 40 psi.
BEFORE STARTING T H E
,
E N G I N E
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Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED fuel with a
Turn generator
OFF
and let
it
cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
Fill fuel tank outdoors.
D O NOT overfill tank.Allow space for fuel expansion.
Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
D O NOT light
a
cigarette or smoke.
Add Engine Oil
minimum of 85 octane. D O N O T use fuel which
contains Methanol. D O N O T mix oil with fuel.
Move generator t o a flat, level surface.
2.
Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
Refer t o engine owner's manual and follow oil
3. Slowly add regular unleaded fuel t o fuel tank Be careful
recommendations and instructions.
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not t o overfill.Allow about 1.5" o f tank space for fuel
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C A U T I O N
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expansion (Figure 2).
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Refer to engine manual for
011
fill information.
Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
MOTE:
Check oil often during engine break-in. Refer t o
engine owner's manual for recommendations.
4. Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.
NOTE:
The generator assembly rotates on a prelubricated
and sealed ball bearing that requires n o additional
lubrication for the life of the bearing.