Snapper 30216 Operator's Manual page 8

BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
Add Engine Oil
* Place generator on a level surface.
CAUTION
. Refer to engine operator's manual for oil fill information.
. Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
• Refer to engine operator's manual and follow oil
recommendations and instructions.
NOTE: Check oil often during engine break-in. Refer to
engine operator's manual for recommendations.
NOTE: The generator assembly rotates on a prelubricated
and sealed ball bearing that requires no additional
lubrication for the life of the bearing.
Add Fuel
NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on
gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EP1(Engine
Modifications).
WARNING
WHEN ADDING FUEL
Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank.
Fill fuel tank outdoors.
DO NOT overfill tank.Allow space for fuel expansion.
Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED fuel with a
minimum of 85 octane. DO NOT use fuel which
contains PlethanoL DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
2. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
3. Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be careful
not to overfill.Allow about 1.5" of tank space for fuel
expansion (Figure 3).
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4. Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.