Adding Gasoline To The Fuel Tank - Westinghouse WGen5300s 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 8).
7. Install the fuel cap by rotating clockwise until
you hear a click, indicating the cap is completely
installed.
Figure 8 - Maximum Gasoline Fill Level
Avoid prolonged skin contact with
gasoline. Avoid prolonged breathing of
gasoline vapors.
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CAUTION
BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR
BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR,
REVIEW SAFETY SECTION STARTING ON
PAGE 5.
Before attempting to start the generator, verify the
following:
• The engine is filled with engine oil. See Checking Engine Oil.
• The generator is situated in a proper location (Location
Selection).
• The generator is on a dry surface (Weather and Dry
Surface).
• All loads are disconnected from the generator (No
Connected Loads).
• The generator is properly grounded the Generator.
Never use the generator in a location
that is wet or damp. Never expose the
generator to rain, snow, water spray or
standing water while in use. Protect the
generator from all hazardous weather
conditions. Moisture or ice can cause a
short circuit or other malfunction in the
electrical circuit.
Never operate the generator in an
enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide. Only operate the
generator outside and away from
windows, doors and vents.
The engine is equipped with a low oil shutdown switch. If the
oil level becomes low, the engine may shut down and not start
until the oil is filled to the proper level. Poor oil quality may
interfere with the operation of the low oil shutdown switch.
The owner of the generator is responsible to ensure the proper
oil level is maintained during the operation of the generator.
Failure to maintain the proper oil level can result in engine
damage.
DO NOT connect 240V loads to a 120V receptacles. DO NOT
connect 3-phase loads to the generator. DO NOT connect 50Hz
loads to the generator. Let engine stabilize and warm up for a
few minutes before adding load.
DANGER
NOTICE
NOTICE