Add Engine Oil; Fuel - Generac Power Systems GP3300 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. Clean area around oil fill.
3. See 2-8. Remove oil fill cap and
Figure
wipe dipstick clean.
Figure 2-8. Remove Dipstick
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.
.
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill
location. It is only necessary to use one oil fill
point.
5. See Figure 2-9. Screw dipstick into filler
neck. Remove dipstick and verify oil level
is within safe operating range.
Figure 2-9. Safe Operating Range
6. Replace oil fill cap and hand-tighten.
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
CAUTION
(000135)
SAE 30

Fuel

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.
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.
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-premium fuel
is recommended).
• DO NOT use E85.
• DO NOT use a gas oil mix.
• DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate
000115 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. See
mended fuel (A). Do not overfill (B).
5. Install fuel cap.
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Figure 2-10. Add Recommended Fuel
NOTE: Allow spilled fuel to evaporate before
starting unit.
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is important to pre-
vent gum deposits from forming in fuel
system parts such as the carburetor, fuel
hose or tank during storage. Alcohol-
blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture, which
leads to separation and formation of acids
during storage. Acidic gas can damage the
fuel system of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage of 30
000116
days or longer. See the
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank as permanent
damage may occur.
DANGER
DANGER
Figure 2-10. Slowly add recom-
A
Storage
(000105)
(000166b)
B
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section.
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