Fuelingthe Generator; Tofillthe Fuel Tank; Adding Engineoil; To Add Engineoil To The Crankcase - Generac Power Systems 005792-0 Owner's Manual

FUELING T HEGENERATOR
Use care when fueling the generator. Only fill the fuel tank when
the generatorhas cooledentirely.Usefresh unleadedgasolinewith
a minimum ResearchOctaneNumber (RON)of 87.
NOTE:
Do not use any gas01inecontainingmore than 10% Ethanol.
NEVER fill the fuel tankwith E85 or a mixtureof 0il and gasoline
designatedfor tw0-cycle engines.
Do not light a cigarette or smoke when filling the
fuel tank.
_Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and its vapors
are EXPLOSIVE. Do not permit smoking, open
flames, sparks or heat in the vicinity while
handling gasoline.
_Never fill fuel tank indoors, never fill fuel
thank when engine is running or hot. avoid
spilling gasoline on a hot engine, allow engine
to cool entirely before filling fuel tank.
ADo not overfill the fuel tank. Always allow
room for fuel expansion, if tank is over=filled,
fuel can overflow onto a hot engine and cause
FIRE or an EXPLOSION. Wipe up fuel spills
immediately!
TOFILLTHE FUEL TANK
I. Removethefuel t ank cap.
Figure 8 - Fuel Tank Cap
FUEL
TANK
CAP
FILL TANK UNTIL
FUEL IS TWO (2)
INCHES
THE TOP
2. Add fuel slowly, stopping about two (2) inches below the top
of the filler neck.
3. Replacethe fuel tank cap. Makesure the valve on the fuel cap
is in the "OFF"position.
4. If the generator is going to be started, refer to the section
"STARTINGTHE GENERATOR" for additional directions on
priming the fuel system.
ADDING ENGINE 01L
All oil should meet minimum American Petroleum Institute (API)
Service Class SJ, SL or better. Do not use any aftermarket
additives.
Selectthe oil's viscosity grade according to the expectedoperating
temperature,only a little more than one-halfquart is needed.
• Above40° F,use SAE30
• Below 40° F to 10° F, use 10W-30
• Below 10° F,use synthetic5W-30
mE ,m
°F =20 -10 0 10 20 32 40 60
°c-3'o -2'0 -lo 0 1'o 2'0
Temperature Range of Expected Use
80 100
3'0 _
TOADD ENGINE OILTO TIlE CRANKCASE
1. Placethe unit on a firm, level surface.
2. Removethe Left Side Service Cover.
3. Removethe oil fill cap located on the bottom of the engine
crankcase.
4. Add the recommendedengine oil slowly, stopping frequently
to check the level. The full level is the base of the threads in
the filler neck. DO NOTOVERFILL!
5. Replacethe oil fill cap and tighten.
6. Always check the oil level before starting the generator
engine.
_,CAUTION!
ALi-AoDIO NOT overfill the engine crankcase with
High oil pressure may result, causing
premature engine wear and damage.