Adding Gasoline To The Fuel Tank; Starting The Generator - Westinghouse 10KPRO Owner's Manual

OPERATION

Adding Gasoline to the Fuel Tank

WARNING
Never refuel the generator while the
engine is running.
Always turn the engine off and allow
the generator to cool before refueling.
Required Gasoline – Only use gasoline that meets the
following requirements:
Unleaded gasoline only
Gasoline with maximum 10% ethanol added
Gasoline with an 87 octane rating or higher
Filling the Fuel Tank – Follow the steps below to fill the
fuel tank:
1. Shut off the generator.
2. Allow the generator to cool down so all surface
areas of the muffler and engine are cool to the
touch.
3. Move the generator to a flat surface.
4. Clean area around the fuel cap.
5. Remove the fuel cap by rotating counterclockwise.
6. Slowly add gasoline into the fuel tank. Be very
careful not to overfill the tank. The gasoline level
should NOT be higher than the bottom of the filler
neck (see Figure 15).
7. Install the fuel cap by rotating clockwise until
you hear a click, indicating the cap is completely
installed.
Figure 15 – Maximum Gasoline Fill Level
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged skin contact with
gasoline. Avoid prolonged breathing of
gasoline vapors.
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STARTING THE GENERATOR

Before starting the generator, review
Safety on page 7.
Before attempting to start the generator, verify the
following:
The engine is filled with engine oil (see Checking
Engine Oil on page 26).
The generator is situated in a proper location (see
Location Selection on page 18).
The generator is on a dry surface (see Weather and
Dry Surface on page 18).
All loads are disconnected from the generator (see
No Connected Loads on page 18).
The generator is properly grounded (see Grounding
the Generator on page 18).
The duplex GFCI outlets are working correctly (see
Testing the GFCI Outlets on page 32).
DANGER
Never use the generator in a location
that is wet or damp. Never expose the
generator to rain, snow, water spray or
standing water while in use. Protect the
generator from all hazardous weather
conditions. Moisture or ice can cause a
short circuit or other malfunction in the
electrical circuit.
Never operate the generator in an
enclosed area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide. Only
operate the generator outside and away
from windows, doors and vents.