Westinghouse iGen5000DFcv User Manual page 16

OPERATION
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 in-
crementally 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
Do not use E15 or E85 fuel in this prod-
uct. 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, un-
leaded gasoline (87–93 octane) in
this unit. NEVER use OLD, STALE,
or CONTAMINATED gasoline.
l Up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable (where avail-
able; 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.
USING FUEL STABILIZER
Adding a fuel stabilizer (not included) extends the usable
life of fuel and helps prevent deposits from forming that can
clog the fuel system. Follow the manufacturer's instructions
for use.
Always mix the correct amount of fuel stabilizer to gasoline in
an approved gasoline container before fueling the generator.
Run the generator for five minutes to allow the stabilizer to
treat the entire fuel system.
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FIG. 8
A
A - Engine service cover
B - Screw
FIG. 9
E85 E15
A - Oil Dipstick
B - Safe Operating Range
LP GAS CYLINDER REQUIREMENTS
LP gas is extremely flammable and could ignite sponta-
neously when mixed with air. The LP gas cylinder used
with this generator must meet the following requirements:
B
B
NOTICE
Propane cylinders that use liquid with-
drawal system can not be used on these models.
A