MULTIQUIP Power MQP20P Operation And Parts Manual page 24

1. Place the generator level with the ground. Failure to do
so will cause fuel to spill from the tank before reaching
full capacity (Figure 8).
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Level Ground
Figure 8. Only Fill on Level Ground
NOTICE
ONlY use #2 diesel fuel when refueling.
2. Unlatch and remove the cabinet door of the generator.
Remove fuel cap and fill tank (Figure 9).
Figure 9. Fueling the Generator
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DO NOT fill on
unlevel ground
!
!
Level Ground
DIESEL
FUEL
InSPECtIOn/SEtuP
3. Monitor the fuel gauge while filling fuel tank. Stop filling
when the fuel gauge indicates full (Figure 10). DO NOT
wait for fuel to rise in filler neck.
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Figure 10. Full Fuel Tank
CauTiON
DO NOT OveRFill fuel system. Leave room for fuel
expansion. Fuel expands when heated (Figure 11).
Fuel EXPANDS
when heated
Figure 11. Fuel Expansion
1/2
F
1/2
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