Oxygenated Fuels - RIDGID RD8000 Series Operator's Manual

OPERATION
CHECKING/ADDING FUEL
See Figure 13.
 Remove the fuel cap.
 Fill the fuel tank to 1 in. below the top of the fuel neck.
 Replace and secure the fuel cap.
NOTE: Always use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane
rating of 86 or higher. Never use old, stale, or contaminated
gasoline, and do not use an oil/gas mixture. Do not allow dirt
or water into the fuel tank. Do not use E85 fuel.
USING FUEL STABILIzER
Fuel gets old, oxidizes, and breaks down over time. Adding
a fuel stabilizer (not included) extends the usable life of fuel
and helps prevent deposits from forming that can clog the
fuel system. Follow fuel stabilizer manufacturer's directions
for correct ratio of stabilizer to fuel.
 Add stabilizer to fuel tank, then fill with gasoline following
previous instructions.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer and gasoline can be mixed prior
to filling the tank by using a gas can or other approved
fuel container and shaking gently to combine.
 Replace and secure the fuel tank cap.
 Start and run the engine for at least 5 minutes to allow
stabilizer to treat the entire fuel system.

OXyGENATED FUELS

Some conventional gasolines are blended with alcohol or an
ether compound. These gasolines are collectively referred
to as oxygenated fuels. To meet clean air standards, some
areas of the United States and Canada use oxygenated fuels
to help reduce emissions.
If using an oxygenated fuel, make sure it is unleaded and
meets the minimum octane rating requirements. Before using
an oxygenated fuel, try to confirm the fuel's contents. Some
states/provinces require this information to be posted on the
pump. The following are the EPA approved percentages of
oxygenates:
Ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol) 10% by volume. You
may use gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume.
Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the
name "Gasohol." Do not use E85 fuel.
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) 15% by volume. You
may use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE by volume.
Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) 5% by volume. You
may use gasoline containing up to 5% methanol by volume
as long as it also contains cosolvents and corrosion inhibi-
tors to protect the fuel system. Gasoline containing more
than 5% methanol by volume may cause starting and/or
performance problems. It may also damage metal, rubber,
and plastic parts of the generator or your fuel system.
If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try anoth-
er service station or switch to another brand of gasoline.
NOTE: Fuel system damage or performance problems
resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more
than the percentages of oxygenates stated previously are
not covered under warranty.
CAUTION:
On a level surface with the engine off, check the
lubricant level before each use of the generator.
REMOVABLE CONTROL PANEL
See Figure 14.
The removable control panel can be wall-mounted and
connected to the generator with the 25-ft. power cord
(Model # RDEC25) provided with the product.
The generator can be turned on or off from the removable
control panel or using the off switch key on the unit.
NOTE: The off switch is an on/momentary off switch. You
must push the switch and hold it in until the engine has fully
stopped.
The removable control panel has two 120V duplex GFCI
power outlets with outlet covers. Each duplex outlet has a
Test and a Reset push button.
NOTE: The GFCI outlets may be shown without their covers
for clearer instruction of this feature's operation.
Use only with RDEC25 accessory cord. Do not exceed
separation length of 75 ft. or a combination of three RDEC25
accessory cords.
GENSMART
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See Figure 15.
The GenSmart
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tures:
Load Indicator
Measures the wattage output of the 2 x 120 Volt duplex GFCI
outlets located on the removable control panel. GenSmart
monitors the load only for the 120 Volt GFCI outlets on the
removable control panel. It does not measure load on the
240 Volt, 30 Amp outlet. The GenSmart
up to 4,800 watts of the generator's rated wattage.
NOTE: If the 240 Volt receptacle is in use, the load indicated
on the display will not accurately reflect the exact percentage
of load being drawn from the generator.
Hour Meter
The digital hour meter operates whenever the engine is run-
ning and keeps track of how many hours the unit has been
used. Use this meter along with the accompanying engine
manual to determine when and what type of service on the
unit is needed.
Maintenance Warning System
At every 100 hours of use, the GenSmart
will display a message informing the operator to service the
engine's air filter, spark plug, and engine oil. To reset this
message, push and hold the reset button located underneath
the GenSmart
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DIGITAL DISPLAy
monitoring system has the following fea-
indicator measures
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display for 5 seconds.
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monitoring system