Engine Fluids And Fuel; Adding Gasoline To The Fuel Tank; Connecting To Standard Lpg/Propane Tank - Westinghouse WGen5300DF User Manual

OPERATION

ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK

WARNING
Never refuel the generator while the
engine is running.
Always turn the engine off and allow
the generator to cool before refueling.
Required Gasoline – Only use gasoline that meets the
following requirements:
• Unleaded gasoline only
• Gasoline with maximum 10% ethanol added
• Gasoline with an 87 octane rating or higher
Filling the Fuel Tank – Follow the steps below to fill the
fuel tank:
1. Shut off the generator.
2. Allow the generator to cool down so all surface areas
of the muffler and engine are cool to the touch.
3. Move the generator to a flat surface.
4. Clean area around the fuel cap.
5. Remove the fuel cap by rotating counterclockwise.
6. Slowly add gasoline into the fuel tank. Be very careful
not to overfill the tank. The gasoline level should NOT
be higher than the filler neck (see Figure 7).
7. Install the fuel cap by rotating clockwise until
you hear a click, indicating the cap is completely
installed.
Figure 7 - Maximum Gasoline Fill Level
Avoid prolonged skin contact with
gasoline. Avoid prolonged breathing of
gasoline vapors.
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CAUTION
CONNECTING TO STANDARD
LPG/PROPANE TANK
BEFORE CONNECTING PROPANE TANK TO
THE GENERATOR PLEASE REVIEW FUEL
SAFETY SECTION
Connecting LPG Tank
1. Make sure the generator is off, on a flat surface in well
ventilated area.
2. Make sure propane tank valve is in the off position.
3. Make sure the fuel selector switch on the generator
control panel is pointing downward to "Propane".
4. Remove the plastic cover on the generator propane
inlet valve.
5. Using your fingers tighten the LPG hose (included) to
the generator propane inlet. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN
35-88 Ib-in maximum.
6. Attach the other end of the hose to a tank of LPG/
Propane and hand tighten.
7. Open the valve on the propane tank and check all
connections for leaks by wetting the fittings with soapy
water. Anywhere that bubbles appear or grow indicates
a leak in the connection. If a leak exists at a fitting then
turn off the tank valve and tighten the fitting. Turn the
tank back on and recheck with soapy water again. If the
leak continues or if the leak is not at a fitting then do not
use the generator and contact customer service.
• When using standard 20 or 30 pound capacity LPG tanks, make sure
they have Type 1, right hand Acme threads.
• Verify the requalification date on the tank has not expired.
• All new tanks must be purged of air and moisture prior to filling. Used
tanks that have not been plugged or kept closed must also be purged
• The purging process should be done by a LPG supplier. (Tanks from
an exchange supplier should have been purged and filled properly
already)
• Always position the tank so the connection between the valve and the
gas inlet won't cause sharp bends or kinks in the hose.
Do not start generator if you smell propane. This may
result in explosion hazard. Do not use provided LPG
hose for any other appliances. Always turn off the
propane tank and disconnect LPG hose when not in
use.
NOTICE
WARNING