Electrical Information; Fuel & Oil Information - Blackridge BRG1700 User Manual

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This generator is fitted with a sealed electrical connection socket that is compatible with the
generator. If the electrical connection socket becomes damaged it must be replaced with a complete
assembly that is identical to the original, and this must be replaced by an authorised service agent.
Never connect to an external power supply. If in doubt always consult a qualified electrician.
FUel - oNlY USe UNleAded peTRol (Ulp)
Fuel tank capacity – 3.5 litres (3.5 L)
Use of incorrect fuel and/or oil may damage the generator and will not be covered under warranty.
Do not use E10 or any type of ethanol fuel as this will damage the generator and will not be covered
under warranty.
Do not use high octane fuels (greater than 91%) as this will damage the generator and will not be
covered under warranty.
• Ensure you use clean fresh unleaded petrol (ULP).
• Use a clean approved container to store your unleaded petrol (ULP) in before decanting
into the fuel tank.
• If contaminated (dirty) or old (stale) fuel is used any damage caused will not be covered
under warranty.
oil
To operate, this generator requires oil in the sump, not supplied. If the generator does not have the
correct level of oil in the sump, it will not run, see note below.
Oil capacity – approximately four hundred millilitres (0.4 L or 400 ml)
Oil type – SAE 30W or SAE 15W-40
• Always check oil level before using.
• Always use fresh clean oil.
• Change oil every 50 hours or every 3 months.
• If contaminated (dirty) or old (stale) oil is used any damage caused will not be covered under
warranty.
NOTE: This generator is fitted with an oil cut out switch and red warning light. If the oil level is
empty or low then the generator WILL NOT start or run and the low oil light will glow when the recoil
is pulled.
Always check the oil level before starting the generator.
Never check or add oil while the generator is running.
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