Before Starting The Engine; Add Engine Oil; Add Gasoline; Operating The Generator - Generac Power Systems 1338-1 Owner's Manual

Generac P ortable Products 9 ,000 WattGenerator
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
Add Engine Oil
Note: When adding oil to the engine crankcase in the
future, use only high quality detergent oil rated with
API service classification SE or higher. Use no special
additives. Select the oil's viscosity grade according to
instructions given in the engine owner's manual.
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To add oil to the generator:
• Make sure unit is on a level surface.
• Clean around oil fill cap and remove it
• Remove oil dipstick, wipe clean and fully reinsert in
engine block.
• Slowly fill engine with oil until it reaches the full
mark on the dipstick Stop occasionally to check oil
level Do not overfill.
• Install oil dipstick.
• Install oil fill cap. Hand tighten securely.
,_. CAUTION! Any attempt to crank or start the
engine before it has been properly serviced
with the recommended oil results in an engine
failure.
NOTE: The generator's revolving field rides on a
pre-iubricated and sealed bali bearing that requires
no additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.
Add Gasoline
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DANGER! NEVER fill fuel tank indoors.
NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or
hot. DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke when
filling the fuel tank.
,_ DANGER! Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Always leave room for expansion.
• Use regular UNLEADED gasoline in the generator.
DO NOT use premium gasoline. DO NOT mix oil
with gasoline. DO NOT overfill the gas tank.
• Clean area around fuel fill cap; remove cap.
• Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
Be careful not to overfill Allow 1/2" of tank space for
fuel expansion (Figure 4).
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• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits
from forming in essential fuel system parts such as
the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during
storage. Also, experience indicates that
alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture, which leads to
separation and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel
system should be emptied before storage of 30 days
or longer. See "Storage" on page 13. Never use
engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank
or permanent damage may occur.
OPERATING THE
GENERATOR
To Start The Engine
,_ WARNING! Never start or stop engine with
electrical devices plugged into the panel
receptacles and turned on. You could damage
both the generator and the electrical devices.
• Unplug all electrical loads from generator
receptacles before starting the engine
• Make sure the unit is in a level position.
• Open the fuel shut-off valve (Figure 5)
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