LIFAN Power USA Platinum Series Operating Instructions And Owner's Manual page 18

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INSTRUCTIONS: SETUP
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn generator off and let it cool for a minimum of three minutes before removing fuel cap.
• Turn and remove cap slowly in order to relieve residual tank pressure.
• Always fill the fuel tank with the unit outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow room for fuel expansion.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, heat, pilot lights, and other ignition sources.
ADD FUEL: Refer to Controls and Features section for diagrams.
1. Clean area around fuel cap, then remove fuel cap.
2. Pour fresh, clean regular automotive grade unleaded fuel with a minimum octane rating of 87
into fuel tank. Do NOT mix fuel with oil. Fuel must have ethanol blend of 10% or less. Pay
close attention to the storage requirements of these fuels. Do NOT overfill fuel tank.
3. Install the fuel cap. Rotate the fuel cap clockwise until it is in its locked position. Wipe away
any spilled fuel.
CAUTION: Alcohol-blended fuels (gasohol, ethanol, or methanol) will attract moisture, which
leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
tem of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be treated
with a fuel stabilizer or drained if the generator will not be started for thirty (30) days. If using a
fuel stabilizer, follow the manufacturer's recommended instructions for use.
Always drain old fuel and use fresh fuel before next use. If you do not use a fuel stabilizer, the fuel
system must be drained and cleaned. Drain the fuel tank and start the engine, allowing it to run
until all fuel lines and carburetor are drained of fuel.
Before restarting the carburetor the float bowl must be removed and cleaned of any debris.
NEVER use chemical solvents or cleaners in the fuel tank or damage may occur.
GROUNDING THE GENERATOR:
Refer to Controls and Features section.
Connect the Ground Terminal on the generator to an acceptable source of electrical ground, such
as a copper-grounding stake, using copper electrical wire with a minimum diameter of 16 gauges.
PRE-OPERATING