Attach Negative Battery Cable; Add Engine Oil; Add Fuel; High Altitude - Troy-Bilt 8000 Watt Operator's Manual

Attach Negative Battery Cable

Your unit is equipped with electric start capability but can be
started manually. If you choose not to use the electric start
feature, you do not need to connect the negative battery cable.
The sealed battery on the generator is fully charged and
pre–installed except for the negative (black) battery cable.
To install:
1. Cut off tie wrap securing loose end of negative (black)
cable.
2. Using an 8 mm socket wrench, remove screw (A), lock
washer (B) and flat washer (C) on negative battery
terminal.
B
A
3. Slide lock washer, flat washer and negative battery
cable (D) over screw as shown.
4. Reattach screw to negative battery terminal and tighten.
5. Verify that connections to battery and generator are
tight and secure.
NOTE: Charge prior to use following the instructions in the
section Battery Float Charger.

Add Engine Oil

1. Place generator on a flat, level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill
cap/dipstick.
NOTE: See the section Oil to review oil recommendations.
Verify provided oil bottle is correct viscosity for current
ambient temperature.
3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of
both provided oil bottles into oil fill opening to the
"Full" mark on dipstick.
NOTICE
Improper treatment of generator can damage it and
shorten its life.
• DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been
properly serviced with the recommended oil. This may result in
an engine failure.
4. Replace oil fill cap/dipstick and fully tighten.

Add Fuel

Fuel must meet these requirements:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High
altitude use, see High Altitude.
• Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to
15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.
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NOTICE
Avoid generator damage.
Failure to follow Operator's Manual for fuel
recommendations voids warranty.
• DO NOT use unapproved gasoline such as E85.
• DO NOT mix oil in gasoline.
• DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate fuels.
To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix in a fuel
stabilizer when adding fuel. See Storage. All fuel is not the
same. If you experience starting or performance problems after
using fuel, switch to a different fuel provider or change brands.
This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. The emission
control system for this engine is EM (Engine Modifications).
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
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.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
1. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
2. Slowly add unleaded gasoline (A) to fuel tank (B). Be
careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" (4 cm) of tank
space (C) for fuel expansion.
3. Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate before
starting engine.

High Altitude

At altitudes over 5,000 feet (1524 meters), a minimum
85 octane / 85 AKI (89 RON) gasoline is acceptable. To
remain emissions compliant, high altitude adjustment is
required. Operation without this adjustment will cause
decreased performance, increased fuel consumption, and
increased emissions. See an authorized dealer for high
altitude adjustment information. Operation of the engine at
altitudes below 2,500 feet (762 meters) with the high altitude
kit is not recommended.
B
C
A
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