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Operation
2.9.2 ADDING GASOLINE
Use care when fueling the generator. Only fill the fuel tank when the
generator has cooled entirely. Use fresh unleaded gasoline with a
minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 87.
Do not use any gasoline containing more than 10% Ethanol.
NEVER fill the fuel tank with E85 or a mixture of oil and gasoline
designated for two-cycle engines.
Do not light a cigarette or smoke when filling
the fuel tank.
Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and its vapors
are EXPLOSIVE. Do not permit smoking, open
flames, sparks or heat in the vicinity while
handling gasoline.
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank
when engine is running or hot. Avoid spilling
gasoline on a hot engine. Allow engine to cool
entirely before filling fuel tank.
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always allow room
for fuel expansion. If the fuel tank is overfilled,
fuel can overflow onto a hot engine and cause
a fire or an explosion. Wipe up any fuel spills
immediately.
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Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the generator engine. Do
not use premium gasoline. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
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Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
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Slowly add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank. Do not fill
above inner lip. Be careful not to overfill (Figure 10).
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Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
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.
Figure 10 - Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
Fuel
10
NOTE:
DO NOT Fill Above Lip
2.10 STARTING THE ENGINE (ELECTRIC START
ONLY)
Never start or stop engine with electrical
devices plugged into the receptacles AND
devices turned on.
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Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before
starting the engine.
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Make sure the unit is in a level position.
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Open the fuel shut-off valve (Figure 12).
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Locate the Idle Control ON/OFF switch on the control panel and
set it to the "OFF" position (Figure 11).
Figure 11 - Idle Control Switch
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Pull the CHOKE knob outward to
12).
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To start engine, press and hold the Start/Run/Stop switch in
the "Start" position. The engine will crank and attempt to start.
When the engine starts, release the switch to the run position.
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When the engine starts, push choke knob in to "1/2 Choke"
position until the engine runs smoothly and then fully in to the
"Run" position. If engine falters, pull the choke knob back out
to "1/2 Choke" position until the engine runs smoothly and then
to "Run" position.
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This generator is also equipped with a manual recoil starter
which may be used if the battery is discharged.
IMPORTANT: Do not overload the generator. Also, do not overload
individual panel receptacles. These outlets are protected against
overload with push-to-reset and 2-pole type circuit breakers. If
amperage rating of any circuit breaker is exceeded, that breaker
opens and electrical output to that receptacle is lost. Read "Don't
Overload the Generator" carefully.
"Full Choke" position (Figure
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