Adding Gasoline; To Start The Engine - Generac Power Systems XG Series Owner's Manual

TEMPERATURE IN DEGREES CELSIUS ( C)
1. Place generator on a level surface (not to exceed 15° in any
direction).
2. Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap.
3. Slowly fill engine with oil through the oil fill opening until it
reaches the full mark. Stop filling occasionally to check oil
level. (Engine oil is full when level is up to the threads of the
oil fill plug, see Figure 9.)
4. Install oil fill cap and finger tighten securely.
5. Check engine oil level before starting each time thereafter.
Figure 9 – Oil Level

2.6.2 ADDING GASOLINE

 NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. Avoid spilling
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gasoline on hot engine. Allow engine to cool
entirely before adding fuel. NEVER fill fuel tank
when engine is running or hot. DO NOT light
a cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel tank.
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are
EXPLOSIVE.
 Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always leave room
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for fuel expansion. If the fuel tank is overfilled,
fuel can over flow onto a hot engine and cause
fire or an explosion. Wipe up any spilled fuel
immediately.
1. Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the generator engine. Do
not use premium gasoline. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
2. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
3. Slowly add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank. Fill to
bottom of screen filter. Be careful not to overfill (Figure 10).
4. Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming
in fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel hose or tank
during storage. 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. See the "Storage" section. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank as permanent damage may occur.
Figure 10 - Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
Fuel

2.7 TO START THE ENGINE

Never start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged into
the receptacles AND devices turned on.
1. Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before
starting the engine.
2. Make sure the unit is in a level position (not to exceed 15° in
any direction).
3. Open the fuel shut-off valve (Figure 11).
4. Pull engine CHOKE knob outward to "Full Choke" position
(Figure 12).
Figure 11 – Fuel Shut-off Valve
Operation
DO NOT Fill Above Lip
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