Add Fuel - Firman P08004 Owner's Manual

ADD FUEL

Fuel must meet these requirements:
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Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the
generator engine with a minimum 87 octane /
87 AKI (91 RON).
For high altitude use, see "Operation at High
Altitude".
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Do not use gasoline with more than 10%
alcohol such as E85 or ethanol.
Avoid generator damage.
Failure to follow Operator's Manual for fuel
recommendations voids warranty.
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WARNING
watt rating and vary the load occasionally to allow
stator windings to heat and cool. Adjusting the load
will also cause engine speed to vary and help seat
piston rings.
Low Oil Shutdown
The unit is equipped with a low oil shutdown.If the
oil level becomes lower than required,the sensor will
activate a warning device or stop the engine.
If generator shuts off and the oil level is within
specifications, check to see if generator is sitting at
an angle that forces oil to shift. Place on an even
surface to correct this. If engine fails to start, the oil
level may not be sufficient to deactivate low oil level
switch. Make sure the sump is completely full of oil.
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DO NOT
gasoline such as E85.
DO NOT mix oil in gasoline.
DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate
fuels.
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive which could cause burns, fire or explosion
resulting in death, serious injury and/or property
damage.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
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Fill fuel tank
outdoors.
DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel
expansion. If the tank is overfilled, fuel can
overflow onto a hot engine and cause fire or
explosion. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.
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If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before
starting engine.
use unapproved
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