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BEFORE
STARTING
THE
GENERATOR
Add Engine
Oil
NOTE: A 20 hour break-in
period is required. Replace
engine oil and oil filter after the first 20 hours. Do Not
use synthetic oil during the break-in period.
NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase in
the future, use only high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classification SF or higher. Use no
special additives.
Select the oil's viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature:
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Single
Grade
Multi
•
•
Grade
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-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40°C
-4
14
32
50
68
86
104°F
NOTE: For operating temperatures
above 90°F,
synthetic oil is recommended.
Synthetic oil will last
longer and protect the engine better in high
temperature conditions.
Although multi-viscosity oils (10W40, 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
frequently to avoid possible damage from running low
on oil.
To add oil:
•
Place generator on a level surface.
•
Clean area around oil fill cap and dipstick. Remove
oil fill cap and dipstick.
•
Wipe dipstick clean.
•
Slowly fill engine with oil through the oil fill opening
until it reaches the upper line on the dipstick. An oil
spout is supplied that can be attached to the oil
bottle. Always check the oil level with the dipstick
plugged into position. Stop filling occasionally to
check oil level. Do Not overfill!
•
Install dipstick. Install oil fill cap and hand tighten
securely.
•
Check engine oil level before starting each time
thereafter. Refill if below the lower line on the
dipstick.
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Upper Level
Add Gasoline
A
ARNING!
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.
A
ARNING!
Do Not overfill the fuel tank.
Always leave room for expansion.
•
Use regular UNLEADED
gasoline
in the
generator. Do Not use premium gasoline. Do Not
mix oil with gasoline.
•
Clean area around fuel fill cap; remove cap.
•
Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
Be careful not to overfill. Allow 1/2" of tank space
for fuel expansion.
Tank
1/2" Air
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Fuel
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Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
IMPORTANT:
If the generator stops because it ran
out of fuel, turn key switch to "Stop"
position so that
the battery is not depleted.
IMPORTANT:
It is important to prevent gum deposits
from forming in fuel system parts during storage, such
as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank. Also,
alcohol-blended
fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture, which leads to
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system while in storage. To avoid
engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied
before storage of 30 days or longer. See "Storage" on
page 16. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may
Occur.
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