Add Engine Oil; Fuel - Generac Power Systems GP Series Owner's Manual

Add Engine Oil

Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Remove dipstick and wipe clean. See
ure 2-12.
Figure 2-12. Remove Dipstick
3. Insert dipstick and remove again to check
oil level. Oil level is checked with dipstick
fully installed. See
Figure 2-13. Safe Operating Range
4. Clean area around oil fill. Remove oil fill
cap. See Figure
Figure 2-14. Remove Oil Fill Cap
5. Add recommended engine oil. Climate
determines proper engine oil viscosity.
See chart to select correct viscosity.
NOTE: Use petroleum based oil (supplied) for
engine break-in before using synthetic oil.
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
CAUTION
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Figure 2-13.
2-14.
.
Fig-
NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill
location. It is only necessary to use one oil fill
point.
6. Remove dipstick and verify oil level is
within safe operating range. See
13.
7. Install dipstick and oil fill cap and hand-
tighten.

Fuel

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Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive. Add fuel
in a well ventilated area. Keep fire and spark
away. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill to 1/2 in. of top of tank to
allow for fuel expansion. Overfilling may cause fuel to
spill onto engine causing fire or explosion, which will
result in death or serious injury.
Fuel requirements are as follows:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• Minimum rating of 87 octane/87 AKI (91
RON).
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• Up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable
(where available; non-ethanol-premium fuel
is recommended).
• DO NOT use E85.
• DO NOT use a gas oil mix.
• DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate
fuels. Stabilize fuel prior to storage.
1. Verify unit is OFF and cooled for a mini-
mum of two minutes prior to fueling.
2. Place unit on level ground in a well venti-
lated area.
3. Clean area around fuel cap and remove
cap slowly.
4. Slowly add recommended fuel (A). Do not
overfill (B). See
5. Install fuel cap.
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SAE 30
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
DANGER
DANGER
Figure 2-15.
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Figure 2-
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