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

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Figure 2-10. Wheel & Frame Foot Assembly
Install handle as shown in
1. Install handle (A) to frame with M8-1.25 x
45 bolts (H).
2. Slide M8-1.25 x 45 bolts (H) through han-
dle bracket and handle (A). Install M8-1.25
hex flange nut (F).
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H
A
Figure 2-11. Handle Assembly

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. Verify oil fill area is clean.
3. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
See Figure 2-12.
Figure 2-12. Remove Dipstick
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F
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Figure 2-11.
CAUTION
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4. Add recommended engine oil as shown in
the following chart.
NOTE: Use petroleum based oil (supplied) for
engine break-in before using synthetic oil.
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NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill
location. It is only necessary to use one oil fill
point.
5. Thread dipstick into oil filler neck. Oil level
is checked with dipstick fully installed.
6. See
ify oil level is within safe operating range.
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7. Install oil fill cap/dipstick and hand-tighten.

Fuel

Fuel requirements are as follows:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• Minimum rating of 87 octane/87 AKI (91
RON).
• Up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable
(where available; non-ethanol fuel is rec-
ommended).
• DO NOT use E85.
• DO NOT use a gas oil mix.
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• DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate
fuels. Stabilize fuel prior to storage.
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
Figure 2-13. Remove dipstick and ver-
Figure 2-13. Safe Operating Range
DANGER
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.
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill to
1/2 inch from 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.
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
SAE 30
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(000105)
(000166b)