Honeywell HW1000i - Portable Inverter Generator Owner's Manual page 28

Engine Fuel
Engine Fuel
NOTICE
Oxygenated fuels can damage paint and plastic. Be careful
not to spill fuel when filling the fuel tank. Damage caused by
spilled fuel is not covered under warranty.
Gasoline containing more than 10%
Ethanol ethanol by volume may cause start-
(ethyl or grain ing or performance problems. Gaso-
alcohol) line containing ethanol may be
marketed under the name "Gasohol".
Gasoline containing methanol must
contain co-solvents and corrosion
inhibitors to protect fuel system. Gas-
Methanol
oline containing more than 5% meth-
(methyl or wood
anol by volume may cause starting
alcohol)
and/or performance problems and
may damage metal, rubber and plas-
tic parts of fuel system.
MTBE
You can use gasoline containing up
(methyl tertiary
to 15% MTBE by volume.
butyl ether)
TABLE 6. Oxygenated Fuel Types
Adding Fuel
NOTICE
To avoid damage to engine, never use stale or contaminated
gasoline or oil/gasoline mixture. Avoid getting dirt or water in
fuel tank.
Use fresh gasoline with a pump octane rating of 87 or
higher.
Fuel and fuel vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive under certain conditions.
NEVER fill fuel tank while engine is running. Turn
generator OFF and allow to cool before filling with
fuel.
1. Stop the generator if the engine is running. Allow to
completely cool.
2. Place the generator on a flat, level surface.
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Remove the fuel cap.
3.
FIGURE 29: Adding Fuel (HW2000i Model)
Slowly pour gasoline into the fuel tank. Be careful not
4.
to overfill.
FIGURE 30: Maximum Fuel Level
Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled
fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is spilled,
be sure area is dry before starting engine.
Reinstall the fuel cap and tighten.
5.
FIGURE 31: Reinstall Fuel Cap
NOTE:
Occasional, light spark knock, "pinging", or rattling noise
is normal while operating under heavy loads. If spark
knock, pinging, or rattling occurs at a steady engine
speed, under normal load, drain the fuel (page 27) and
refill with fresh gasoline. If the noise persists, see an
authorized generator dealer.
NOTICE
Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging
can cause engine damage. Warranty does not cover parts
damaged by misuse.
HW1000i / HW2000i Inverter Generator Owner's Manual