Before Starting The Generator; To Start The Engine - Generac Power Systems 005734-0 Owner's Manual

*Table Saw (10") . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1750 to 2000
Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 to 500
Toaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1000 to 1650
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* Allow 3 times the listed watts for starting these devices.
2.7 BEFORE STARTING THE
GENERATOR
Prior to operating the generator, engine oil and gasoline will need to be
added, as follows:
2.7.1 ADDING ENGINE OIL
All oil should meet minimum American Petroleum Institute (API) Service
Class SJ, SL or better. Use no special additives. Select the oil's viscosity
grade according to the expected operating temperature (also see chart).
• Above 40° F, use SAE 30
• Below 40° F and down to 10° F, use 10W-30
• Below 10° F, use synthetic 5W-30
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Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has
been properly serviced with the recommended oil
may result in an engine failure.
1 0W -30 1 0W - 30
Sy nthetic 5W-30 Sy nth e ti c 5 W -30
• Place generator on a level surface.
• Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap and dipstick.
• Wipe dipstick clean.
• Slowly fill engine with oil through the oil fill opening until it reaches the
full mark. Stop filling occasionally to check oil level. (Engine oil is full
when level is up to the threads of the oil fill plug.) Do not overfill.
• Install oil fill cap and finger tighten securely.
• Check engine oil level before starting each time thereafter.
2.7.2 ADDING GASOLINE
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Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank when
engine is running or hot. Allow unit/engine to cool
entirely before adding fuel. DO NOT light a cigarette
or smoke when filling the fuel tank.
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SA E 30 SAE 30
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Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always leave room for
fuel expansion.
• To reduce lead and carbon deposits use high quality UNLEADED
gasoline with the generator engine. Leaded REGULAR grade gasoline
is an acceptable substitute. Do not use premium gasoline. Do not mix
oil with gasoline.
• Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
• Slowly add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank.
overfill. Allow about 1/2" of tank space for fuel expansion, as shown
in Figure 14.
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Figure 14 - Fuel Tank
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in fuel
system parts such as the carburetor, fuel hose or tank during storage.
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 the "Storage" section. Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank as permanent damage may
occur.
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The manufacturer does not recommend using any
gasoline containing alcohol (such as "gasohol"). If
using any gasoline containing alcohol, it must not
contain more than 10 percent ethanol, and it must
be removed from the generator during storage. Do
NOT use any gasoline containing methanol. If using
gasoline with alcohol, inspect more frequently for fuel
leaks and other abnormalities.
2.8

TO START THE ENGINE

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Never start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged into
the receptacles AND devices turned on.
• Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before starting
the engine.
• Make sure the unit is in a level position.
Be careful not to