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WARNING
• Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions.
• Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or allow flames or
sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored.
• Do not overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel in the filler neck). After refueling, make
sure the tank cap is closed properly and securely. Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling.
Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before
starting the engine.
• Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor.
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Use gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher.
We recommend unleaded gasoline because it produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits
and extends exhaust system life.
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or oil/gasoline mixture. Avoid getting dirt or water in
the fuel tank.
Occasionally you may hear light "spark knock" or "pinging" (metallic rapping noise) while
operating under heavy loads. This is no cause for concern.
If spark knock or pinging occurs at a steady engine speed, under normal load, change brands
of gasoline. If spark knock or pinging persists, see an authorized generator dealer.
NOTICE
Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging can cause engine damage.
Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging is misuse, and the Distributor's
Limited Warranty does not cover parts damaged by misuse.
Oxygenated Fuels
Some gasoline are blended with alcohol or an ether compound to increase the octane. These
gasoline are collectively referred to as oxygenated fuels. Some areas of the United States use
oxygenated fuels to help meet clean air standards. If you use an oxygenated fuel, be sure its
pump octane rating is 86 or higher.
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