Firman P03618 Operator's Manual page 14

Add Fuel
Fuel must meet these requirements:
•
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".
•
Do not use gasoline with more than 10%
ethanol such as E85 or ethanol.
Avoid generator damage.
Failure to follow Operator's Manual for fuel
recommendations voids warranty.
• •
DO NOT use unapproved gasoline such as E85.
DO NOT mix oil in gasoline.
•
DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate fuels.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable
and explosive which could cause burns, fire or
explosion resulting in death, serious injury.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
•
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.
•
If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before
starting engine.
•
Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames,
pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
•
Check fuel lines, tank, cap and fittings
frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if
necessary.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke when
filling the fuel tank.
1.Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
2.Slowly add unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be
careful not to fill above the red fuel level
indicator . This allows adequate space for
fuel expansion.
3.Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel
evaporate before starting engine or wipe up
any spilled gasoline.
English
• •
Slowly add unleaded gasoline to fuel tank.
Do not overfill tank.
•
Do not fill above the red line indicator.
This will allow expansion in hot weather
and prevent overflow.
Red Line Indicator
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent 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 days or longer. See the " Long Term Storage"
section. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank as permanent damage
may occur.
Page 12
CAUTION
Customer Service: 1-844-FIRMAN1