Adding Engine Fuel; Adding Engine Oil - Honeywell HW7000EH Owner's Manual

Adding Engine Fuel

Adding Engine Fuel
Fuel and fuel vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive under certain conditions.
• Refuel generator only outdoors, in a well-ventilated
area.
• NEVER fill fuel tank while engine is running. Turn gen-
erator OFF and allow to cool before filling with fuel.
• NEVER smoke or allow flames or sparks near genera-
tor or where gasoline is stored.
• NEVER overfill fuel tank (no fuel should be in filler
neck). After refueling, be sure fuel cap is closed prop-
erly and securely.
• 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.
• Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or
breathing of vapor.
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 86 or
higher.
Stop generator if engine is running. Allow to com-
1.
pletely cool.
2. Place the generator on a flat, level surface.
Remove fuel cap (A).
3.
Slowly pour gasoline into fuel tank. Be careful not to
4.
overfill above the filler neck that supports the fuel
strainer (C).
FIGURE 28: Top of Fuel Tank (B) and Maximum Fuel Level (D)
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.
5. Reinstall the fuel cap (A) and tighten.
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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 fuel (page 26) and refill
with fresh gasoline. If noise persists, see an authorized
generator dealer.
NOTICE
Running engine with persistent spark knock or pinging can
cause engine damage. Warranty does not cover parts dam-
aged by misuse.

Adding Engine Oil

NOTICE
It is very important to maintain proper level of engine oil to
keep engine in good running condition.
• Check engine oil level prior to each use. Refill engine
oil if oil level is too low.
1. Stop generator if engine is running.
ALWAYS stop engine before removing oil fill dip-
stick.
Crankcase pressure can cause hot engine oil to
spray out of engine fill hole. Hot engine oil can
cause severe burns.
Place generator on a flat, level surface.
2.
3. Using clean cloth, wipe around oil fill and drain plug
areas to clean any dirt and debris.
4. Remove oil fill dipstick.
FIGURE 29: Oil Fill Dipstick Removal
5. Slowly pour oil into oil fill hole using funnel to the level
specified in the Honda Owner's Manual.
6. Check oil level.
7. Replace oil fill dipstick and fully tighten.
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