Operation - Predator 57509 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Operation

Read the ENTIRE IMpORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual
including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
pre-Start Checks
Inspect Engine and Generator looking for damaged, loose, and missing parts before set up and starting.
If any problems are found, do not use generator until fixed properly.
Checking and Filling Engine Oil
NOTICE: Generator is shipped without engine oil.
Engine's crankcase MUST be filled with oil
before first use. Your Warranty is VOID if
the Engine's crankcase is not properly filled
with oil before first use and before each use
thereafter. Before each use, check the oil level.
Engine will not start with low or no engine oil.
1. Make sure the Engine is stopped and is level.
2. Clean the top of the Oil Fill Cap / D ipstick
and the area around it. Remove the
Cap / D ipstick, turning it counterclockwise.
3. Check the oil level. The oil level should be
up to the edge of the hole as shown.
4. As needed, add the appropriate type of
oil until the oil level is at the proper level.
SAE 10W-30 oil is recommended for general use.
5. Thread the Oil Fill Cap / D ipstick back in clockwise.
NOTICE: Do not run the engine with too little oil.
Engine will shut off if engine oil level is too low.
Checking and Filling Fuel
WARNING! TO pREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY FROM FIRE:
Fill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area
away from ignition sources. If the Engine
is hot from use, shut the Engine off and
wait for it to cool before adding fuel. Do not smoke.
1. Clean the Fuel Cap and the area around it.
2. Unscrew and remove the Fuel Cap.
3. Remove the Strainer and remove any dirt
and debris. Then replace the Strainer.
Note: Do not use gasoline containing more than
10% ethanol (E10). Do not use E85 ethanol. Add fuel
stabilizer to the gasoline or the Warranty is VOID.
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Note: Do not use gasoline that has been stored in a
metal fuel container or a dirty fuel container. It can
cause particles to enter the carburetor, affecting
Engine performance and/or causing damage.
4. If needed, fill the Fuel Tank to about 1 inch under
the fill neck of the Fuel Tank with 87 octane or
higher unleaded gasoline that has been treated
with a fuel stabilizer additive. Follow fuel stabilizer
manufacturer's recommendations for use.
5. Replace the Fuel Cap.
6. Wipe up any spilled fuel and allow excess
to evaporate before starting engine.
To prevent FIRE, do not start the engine
while the smell of fuel hangs in the air.
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