Before Starting The Generator; Add Engine Oil - Craftsman 580.327360 Operator's Manual

Before Starting the Generator
Add Engine Oil
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Cleanarea around oiI fili and remove yetiow oiI filI cap.
NOTE:See the section Oi/to review oii recommendations.
Verify provided oii bottle is correct viscosity for current
ambient temperature.
3. Using oiI funnet (optional), slowly pour entire contents
of provided oil bottle (18 oz.)into oil fill opening.
NOTICE
Improper treatment of generator can damage it and
shorten its life.
DONOT attemptto crankor startthe engine beforeit hasbeen
properlyservicedwith the recommended o il.This rnayresultin
an engine failure.
4. Replace oil fill cap and fully tighten.
Add Fuel
Fuel must meet these requirements:
, Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoiine.
o A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKi (91 RON). High altitude
use, see High A/titude.
, Gasoline with up to 10% ethanoi (gas@@ or up to
15% MTBE(methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.
NOTICE
Avoid generator damage.
Faiiureto foiiow Operator's Manual for fuel
recommendations voids warrant},.
DONOT useunapproved gasoline such asE85.
DONOT mix oil in gasoline.
DONOT rnodifyengine to run on alternate fuels.
To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix in a fuel
stabiiizer when adding fuel. See Storage. AIi fuei is not the
same. if you experience starting or performance problems
after using fuel, switch to a different fueI provider or change
brands. This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. The
emission control system for this engine is EM (Engine
Modifications).
WARNING
Fueland its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fireor explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
, Turngenerator O FF andlet it cool at least2 rninutesbefore
removing fuel cap.Loosencapslowlyto relievepressure in
tank.
• Fillfue!tank outdoors.
, DONOToverfilltank.Allowspacefor fuel expansion.
• If fue! spills,wait until it evaporates beforestartingengine.
, Keepfuelawayfrom sparks_ o penflames,pilot lights,heat,and
otherignitionsources.
, DONOTlight a cigaretteor smoke.
1. Cteanarea around fuei fiii cap, remove cap.
2. Slowly add unieaded gasoline (A) to fuel tank (B). Be
careful not to overfill=Allow about 1.5" (4 cm) of tank
space (C) for fuel expansion.
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3. Instail fuei cap and let any spifled fuel evaporate before
starting engine.