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Operation
Generac 10000EXL Extended Life Generator
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Perform the following tasks before starting the
generator:
■ Add Engine Oil_
Note: When adding oil to the engine crankcase in the
future, use only high quality detergent oil rated with
API service classification SF and SG rated SAE 30
weight. Use no special additives. DO NOT USE SAE
10W-40.
Select the oil's viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature.
colder
- 32°F
-
■ . - -
—» warmer
5W-30
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SAE 30
Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity
oils will result in increased oil consumption when used
above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more fre¬
quently to avoid possible damage from running low on
oil.
To add oil to the generator:
The oil fill on your engine is partially blocked by the
fuel tank. Please use the oil fill nozzle provided and
follow the instructions below to properly add oil to the
engine.
1. ) Remove paper seal on the oil fill nozzle (P/N
B3518).
2. ) Remove red cap on the oil fill nozzle.
3. ) Using a scissors, cut the tip off the oil fill nozzle.
Note: Cut no more than 1/4" from the tip.
4. ) Place oil fill nozzle on oil bottle.
5. ) Clean around oil fill cap and remove it.
6. ) Remove oil dipstick, wipe clean and reinsert in
engine.
7. ) Fill engine with oil till it reaches the full mark on
the dipstick. Stop occasionally to check oil level.
Do not overfill.
8. ) Install oil dipstick.
9. ) Install oil fill cap. Hand tighten securely.
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CAUTION: Any attempt to crank or start
the engine before it has been properly ser¬
viced with the recommended oil results in
an engine failure.
NOTE: The generator's revolving field rides on a pre¬
lubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no
additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.
■ Add Fuel
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DANGER: NEVER fill fuel tank indoors.
NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running
or hot. DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke
when filling the fuel tank.
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CAUTION: Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Always allow room (about 1/2") for fuel expan¬
sion.
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits
from forming in essential fuel system parts such as
the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during stor¬
age. Also, experience indicates that alcohol-blended
fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the
gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel
lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See "Storage" Instructions on page 13 for
additional information.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
To add fuel:
• Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
• Add "UNLEADED" regular gasoline, slowly, to fuel
tank. Leave about a 1/2" space in the fuel tank for fuel
expansion. Do not overfill fuel tank.
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Extended
Ule
Generator
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