Westinghouse iGen2550 User Manual page 14

OPERATION
l Turn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for at
least five minutes.
l Place the generator on a level surface in a well-
ventilated area.
l Turn the lock knob to the unlocked position.
l Remove the engine service cover.
l Clean the area around the oil dipstick.
For initial oil fill:
l Slowly unscrew and remove the oil dipstick.
l Using the funnel, slowly pour the supplied engine oil
into the oil fill hole. Stop frequently to make sure you do
not overfill.
NOTE: Your generator was functionally tested in the
factory and may contain minimum residual oil. Additional
oil is required to operate the unit. Do not overfill.
l Replace and tighten the oil dipstick.
l Install the engine service cover and turn the lock knob
to the locked position to secure.
To check oil level:
l Slowly unscrew and remove the oil dipstick.
l Clean the dipstick and re-seat it inside the oil fill hole.
Do not thread the dipstick.
l Remove the dipstick and verify that the oil level is within
safe operating range.
l If the oil level is low, add recommended engine oil
incrementally and recheck until the level is within the
safe operating range.
l Replace the oil dipstick and hand-tighten.
l Install the engine service cover and turn the lock knob
to the locked position to secure.
GASOLINE REQUIREMENTS
NOTICE
in this product. Engine or equipment damage
caused by stale fuel or the use of unapproved fuels
(such as E15 or E85 ethanol blends) is not covered
by warranty. Only use unleaded gasoline containing
up to 10% ethanol.
l ALWAYS use CLEAN, FRESH, unleaded gasoline (87–
93 octane) in this unit. NEVER use OLD, STALE, or
CONTAMINATED gasoline.
l Up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is
acceptable (where available; non-
ethanol fuel is recommended).
l DO NOT use E85 or E15.
l DO NOT use a gas oil mix.
l DO NOT modify the engine to run on alternate fuels.
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Do not use E15 or E85 fuel
E85 E15
FIG. 6
A
A - Engine Service Cover
B - Locked Positoin
C - Unlocked Positoin
FIG. 7
B
A - Oil Dipstick
B - Safe Operating Range
C
B
A