Predator 61725 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions page 21

Checking and Filling Fuel
WARNING! TO pREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY FROM FIRE:
Fill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area
away from ignition sources. If the engine is
hot from use, shut the engine off and wait
for it to cool before adding fuel. Do not smoke.
1. Clean the Fuel Cap and the area around it.
2. Unscrew and remove the Fuel Cap.
3. Remove the Strainer and remove any dirt
and debris. Then replace the Strainer.
Note: Do not use gasoline containing more than
10% ethanol (E10). Do not use E85 ethanol. Add fuel
stabilizer to the gasoline or the Warranty is VOID.
Note: Do not use gasoline that has been stored in a
metal fuel container or a dirty fuel container. It can
cause particles to enter the carburetor, affecting
engine performance and/or causing damage.
4. If needed, fill the Fuel Tank to about 1 inch under
the fill neck of the Fuel Tank with 87 octane or
higher unleaded gasoline that has been treated
with a fuel stabilizer additive. Follow fuel stabilizer
manufacturer's recommendations for use.
5. Then replace the Fuel Cap.
6. Wipe up any spilled fuel and allow excess
to evaporate before starting engine.
To prevent FIRE, do not start the engine
while the smell of fuel hangs in the air.
Engine Oil Change
CAUTION! Oil is very hot during operation and can
cause burns. Wait for engine to cool before changing oil.
1. Make sure the engine is stopped and is level.
2. Close the Fuel Valve.
3. Place a drain pan (not included) underneath
the crankcase's drain plug.
4. Remove the drain plug and allow the
oil to drain out. Recycle used oil.
5. Replace the drain plug and tighten it.
Oil Fill Cap
(yellow)
Figure W: Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick
(on back of Generator)
ITEM 61725
Dipstick
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6. On the back of the Generator, pull the Dipstick out,
and wipe its end off with a clean, lint free rag.
7. Reinsert the Dipstick fully and remove it to
check the oil level. The oil level should be
up to the full level as shown in Figure X.
Full Level
Figure X: Oil Fill Level
8. If the oil level is at or below the low mark:
a. Clean the top of the yellow Oil Fill Cap
and the area around it.
b. Remove the Oil Fill Cap by turning
it counterclockwise.
c. Add the appropriate type of oil until the oil level
is at the proper level. SAE 10W-30 oil is
recommended for general use.
The SAE Viscosity Grade chart
shows other viscosities to use in
different average temperatures.
5W-30
-20 0 20
Average outdoor temperature
Table A: SAE Viscosity Grades
9. Thread the Oil Fill Cap back in
and reinsert the Dipstick.
NOTICE: Do not run the engine with too little oil.
The engine will be permanently damaged.
Dipstick
Engine
Crankcase
30
10W-30
40 60 80 100°F
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