•
Do not fill tank
near
an open
flame.
•
Always
allow
engine
to cool for several
minutes
before
refueling.
•
Do not overfill
(check
the "Specifications"
section
for the tank
capacity
of this generator).
Always
check
for fuel spills.
IMPORTANT:
•
Use only U_NLEADED gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher.
•
Do not use old gas.
•
Never use an oil/gasoline
mixture.
•
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
•
Never store generator for extended periods of time with fuel in the tank.
Step
3- Ground
the Generator
aX WARNING:
Failure
to properly
ground
the generator
can result
in electrocution.
Ground the generator
by tightening
the grounding
nut against a grounding
wire (see figure 6). A
generally
acceptable
grounding
wire is a No. 12 AWG (American
Wire Gauge) stranded copper wire.
This grounding
wire should be connected
at the other end to a copper or brass grounding
rod that is
driven into the earth.
Grounding
codes can vary by location. Please contact a local electrician
to check the grounding
regulations
for your area.
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