Engine Fluids And Fuel; Adding Gasoline To The Fuel Tank - Westinghouse WGen12000 User Manual

OPERATION
ADDING / CHECKING ENGINE
FLUIDS AND FUEL
BEFORE ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE
FLUIDS AND FUEL, REVIEW SAFETY
SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 5.
Filling the fuel tank with gasoline while
the generator is running can cause
gasoline to leak and come in contact
with hot surfaces that can ignite the
gasoline.
Before starting the generator, always check the level of:
• Engine oil
• Gasoline in the fuel tank
Once the generator is started and the engine gets warm,
it is not safe to add gasoline to the fuel tank or engine oil
to the engine while the engine is running or the engine
and muffler are hot.
CHECKING AND / OR ADDING ENGINE OIL
Internal pressure can build in the engine
crankcase while the engine is running.
Removing the oil fill plug/ dipstick while
the engine is hot can cause extremely
hot oil to spray out of the crankcase and
can severely burn skin. Allow engine
oil to cool for several minutes before
removing the oil fill plug/dipstick.
The unit as shipped does not contain oil in the engine.
You must add engine oil before starting the generator
for the first time. See Checking Engine Oil and Adding
Engine Oil for instructions on checking engine oil level
and the procedure for adding engine oil.
NOTICE
The engine does not contain engine oil as shipped.
Attempting to start the engine can damage engine
components. The owner of the generator is responsible
to ensure the proper oil level is maintained during the
operation of the generator. Failure to maintain the
proper oil level can result in engine damage.
DANGER
WARNING

ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK

WARNING
Never refuel the generator while the
engine is running.
Always turn the engine off and allow
the generator to cool before refueling.
Required Gasoline – Only use gasoline that meets the
following requirements:
• Unleaded gasoline only
• Gasoline with maximum 10% ethanol added
• Gasoline with an 87 octane rating or higher
Filling the Fuel Tank – Follow the steps below to fill the
fuel tank:
1. Shut off the generator.
2. Allow the generator to cool down so all surface areas
of the muffler and engine are cool to the touch.
3. Move the generator to a flat surface.
4. Clean area around the fuel cap.
5. Remove the fuel cap by rotating counterclockwise.
6. Slowly add gasoline into the fuel tank. Be very careful
not to overfill the tank. The gasoline level should NOT
be higher than the filler neck (see Figure 5).
7. Install the fuel cap by rotating clockwise until
you hear a click, indicating the cap is completely
installed.
Figure 5 - Maximum Gasoline Fill Level
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged skin contact with
gasoline. Avoid prolonged breathing of
gasoline vapors.
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